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Set of 3 Square Nesting Boxes
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 2 Inches Wide x 2.25 Inches Tall
$42.50
In stock
Description
- You will receive the exact boxes 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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