baskets
handmade diamond in the rough basket rwanda
sustainably harvested sisal and sweetgrass have been hand woven together in a tan with black diamonds pattern to form this 8 inch basket . there is a loop on the back of the basket so you can hang it on the wall or use it on a table . easily wipes clean after use . br br b product features b ul li setting indoor li li easily wipes clean after use li li type basket li li colors black tan li li materials sweetgrass sisal li li dimensions 8 inch diameter x 2 inches high li ul br b story behind the art b br basket weaving has been handed down from mother to daughter for generations in rwanda . in addition to the traditional uses for baskets they have also taken on the role of peace making and reconciliation . after the 1994 genocide this project was created to bring together the various tribes so that by working together they could care for their families . today these beautiful baskets also form symbols of hope for a brighter and peaceful future . br br a href http www.overstock.com cgi bin d2.cgisec iid 12756 & page staticpage & page id 2432 target blank span class links what is worldstock span a br br i the handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color size and design . if buying two of the same item slight differences should be expected . note color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen . i br br i imported i br