Virunga Wishing Basket

Name: Virunga Wishing Basket
SKU: 104708
Availability: InStock

It is believed that if you make a wish upon an object and place it in this basket, your wish will be answered.

Material: Grass, Palm

Approximately 6.25 Inches Wide x 8.5 Inches Tall

$60.00

In stock

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SKU: 104708 Category: Uganda Virunga Baskets Tags: Accent Pieces, Earth Tone

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You will receive the exact basket pictured above.
Natural dyes are used to color the local raffia palm and grasses used by the weavers.
This basket is finely woven using a coil stitch and wrap technique.
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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Virunga Wishing Basket

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