A small handwoven vase in blues, white and black, filled with a custom faux tropical palm leaf arrangement. Made by a woman artisan in rural Rwanda, each piece takes days to complete as the dyed sisal is wound stitch by stitch. Group a few together on a shelf, side table or bathroom vanity for a coastal, globally inspired accent.
Details
Size: 7.5" W x 8.5" H
Color: Blues, white and black
Material: Sisal fiber with faux palm leaves
Care: Do not submerge. Wipe with a damp cloth and keep out of long periods of direct sun to prevent fading. Dust the faux leaves.
Made in: Rwanda, 100% fair trade
Meet the makers
Beautiful Design that Empowers Women & Communities in Africa
Kazi exists to create high demand for expertly woven goods from skilled artisans. Our work with work with Nest ensures that our wages and practices meet the highest possible standards, evolving with the global marketplace in real time. The fair wage we provide increases income ten-fold in many cases, which then filters into local economies and communities. The results: Skilled African Women Weave Our Creations and Forever Change Their Worlds. The intricate designs and flawless work of an experienced weaver is never the result of luck. Rather, Rwandan women owe their skills to the women before them who passed on the knowledge from generation to generation—mother to daughter, grandmother to child. As young weavers learn from their elders, they quickly realize the weaving process is a painstaking one. Passing on basket weaving to young women carries the weight of upholding a time-honored practice and an age-old rite of passage. Baskets decorate nearly every Rwandan home, for they are one of the most important symbols of family, friendship, good fortune, and proud cultural heritage.
