Rwenzori Cup

Name: Rwenzori Cup
SKU: 105955
Availability: InStock

This basket was woven with a distinctively bold and vibrant design, made possible by the weaver’s personally cultivated dye garden.

Material: Grass, Palm

Approximately 4.25 Inches Wide x 4 Inches Tall

$27.00

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SKU: 105955 Category: Uganda Rwenzori Baskets Tags: Earth Tone, Warm

Description

You will receive the exact basket pictured above.
The vibrant colors come from natural dyes made from flowers, roots, leaves, and lichens grown by the weavers themselves.
These baskets are created using tightly woven millet grass stalks and naturally dyed raffia palm leaves.
Rwenzori baskets have a smooth surface and feature bold geometric designs.
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 Rwenzori & Virunga Baskets in Uganda

The Batwa people are known as “The Keepers of the Forest” because they have inhabited the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for over 60,000 years. The women who weave these baskets support themselves entirely by their craft.

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Rwenzori Cup

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