- You will receive the exact roundel pictured above.
- Completely flat, these roundels work great as wall décor in rooms where space is at a premium, especially in collections featuring various sizes and patterns. They can also work well as trivets or placemats.
- Natural dyes are used to color the local raffia palm and grasses used by the weavers.
- These roundels are woven in a strikingly structural style that leaves the underlying grass coils exposed, which we refer to as “Njulu” after one group’s name for it.
- 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.
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.