Name: Sisal Roundel
SKU: 102684
Availability: OutOfStock

Sisal Roundel

Rwandan coil-woven baskets such as these represent reconciliation, peace, and hope for the future.

Material: Grass, Sisal

Approximately 23-24 Inches Wide x 0.5 Inches Deep

Original price was: $160.00.Current price is: $96.00.

Out of stock

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You will receive a roundel nearly identical to the one pictured above.
Completely flat, these massive roundels make for stunning focal points when hung as wall décor, and do so without reducing the walkable space of a room. They can also work well as accent pieces on tables.
These roundels are made from coils of native grasses wrapped in sisal fibers. Sisal, a species of agave endemic to Rwanda and closely related to yucca, is prepared by pressing its long, sword-shaped leaves between a metal can and a piece of wood to remove the pulp and extract up to 1000 fibers. These fine fibers are then spun into long threads and dyed in modern colors.
Coil weaving, the technique used to create these roundels, is very difficult, requiring years of practice to master. Each revolution out from the center of the roundel requires more material, such that adding an inch in diameter at the edge of a roundel can take as long or longer than the first several inches at the base of the roundel.
Rural weavers in Rwanda of all tribes, including the once-warring Hutu and Tutsi peoples, work side by side to produce these uniquely woven roundels.
Each roundel has a loop on the back, making it easy to hang on a wall.
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.

Sisal Roundel