Set of 3 Oval Nesting Boxes

Name: Set of 3 Oval Nesting Boxes
SKU: 102610
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A traditional wedding gift, these handmade, Fair Trade boxes are meticulously woven using wire and shimmering glass beads.

Material: Glass Beads, Wire

Largest in Set: Approximately 5.5 Inches Wide x 2 Inches Tall

$42.50

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SKU: 102610 Category: Kenya Beaded Wire Baskets Tag: Black and White

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You will receive the exact set of baskets pictured above.
The weaving group that produces these glass beads on wire ‘gems’ is located in central Kenya. They are members of the Maasai and Kikuyu ethnic communities.
These baskets are traditionally given at weddings. The boxes usually contain the earrings and necklace that symbolize a married woman, and are given to the bride by her grandmother.
Patterns are laid out on paper and then painstakingly translated to the woven object. Wire is manipulated with small pliers as the baskets are woven.
Dimensions are approximate, but we do strive to get the measurements accurate within 1/2 inch. Please review the size of this item carefully using a ruler or tape measure before your purchase. See our Shopping FAQs for more information.

About the Basket Weavers

Weaving Beaded Wire Baskets in Kenya

The Maasai and Kikiyu people continue a long history as some of the foremost bead workers in Africa. The skills to create beadwork has been passed down through many generations and these cultures are famous throughout the world for their beadwork.

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Set of 3 Oval Nesting Boxes

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