These baskets are unusual because they are woven from the top down, rather than from the bottom up.
Since wire baskets are woven by many men due to the difficult nature of weaving wire, they are able to stay home on their tribal lands instead of moving to cities to look for work. In the rural groups we work with, the family units are preserved so that the weavers and their families can live more traditional lifestyles.
It is my dream to help crafts women in Africa through the use of commerce of their goods. I love the hand work and it touches a part of me. I admire what you are doing. Vanessa
I just wanted to let you know that I got my baskets yesterday. WOW! That was fast. I wanted to tell you how pleased I am with the baskets and your service. I also really appreciate your website set-up that allows customers to choose the baskets they want versus most others who give you no choice. I've bought two other baskets locally just because I wanted that choice. Now that I've found your site, I'll be back!! Sheila
All of our African baskets are verified Fair Trade, because we believe that indigenous people around the world should be compensated fairly for their amazing work.
