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About Baskets of Africa
At Baskets of Africa, are proud to offer unique baskets from throughout the African continent. These one-of-a-kind pieces of functional artwork are woven by local African craftspeople who share our commitment to quality.
Most of these weavers are women working to support themselves and their families. Our sales of handmade African baskets directly support these skilled artisans, contributing to economic development and stability in Africa.
By weaving baskets in the traditional manner, the weavers of Africa are also preserving their cultural heritage. Baskets of Africa supports this endeavor throughout Africa.
Baskets of Africa was founded in 2002. Cael Chappell started working in African art and crafts in 1991 and fell in love with the incredible artistry and creativity of African basket weavers. This led to the creation of Baskets of Africa in order to focus attention on these amazing weavers and their work.
We always operate in an environment of mutual trust and respect with the weavers and craft co-ops we represent.
We feel that our business offers our customers a win-win situation: by purchasing one of our rare finds, you are not only getting a wonderful, handmade basket for your home or business, you are also contributing to the preservation of African culture and helping a craftsperson become financially independent. It’s a true economic partnership in every sense of the word.
Businesses and organizations we have suppliedGoogle
National Geographic Society
National Museum of African Art
The Mayo Clinic
National Museum of Natural History
The Smithsonian Institution
Museum of Contemporary Art, Miami
Computer History Museum
Bill Clinton Birthplace Museum
Walt Disney Pictures
Jerry Bruckheimer Films
CBS Early Show
The Late Show
Covert Affairs (TV Show)
Prince of Persia (Movie)
Alladin (Broadway Play)
Dining For Women
Heifer International
Seneca Park Zoo
Nashville Zoo
Albuquerque Zoo
National Aquarium
Abilene Zoo
Walt Disney World
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
AT&T Pioneers
W Hotel, Doha, Qatar
Universal Studios Florida
Mingei International Museum
Haggin Museum
The Telephone Museum
California African American Museum
Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum
Visions Art Museum
Taubman Museum of Art
Sandals Resorts International
Plantation Club Resort, Seychelles
Moon Dance Resorts, Jamaica
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Walt Disney Imagineering
Disney Theatrical
Alladin on Broadway
Caribou Coffee
The World Bank
Skirball Cultural Center
The Nature Conservancy
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Polo Ralph Lauren
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
Fox Studios
Independence Day 2, Movie
Hood Museum of Art
Hellen Keller International
Nando’s Restaurants
CenturyLink
Projects we support 
Through donations or membership, Baskets of Africa donates a portion of our sales to:
African weavers
Most importantly, your purchases directly assist in the support of weavers, both women and men throughout much of Africa. The primary goal of Baskets of Africa is simply to buy as many baskets as we can in Africa in order to support as many weavers as we can on a reliable and consistent basis. In addition to purchasing baskets, we contribute to weaving groups with donations of money, training and/or material goods.
None of this would be possible without the support of all our customers. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting Baskets of Africa and the rural weavers in Africa!
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