{"product_id":"sisal-coil-weave-bowl-18","title":"Sisal Coil Weave Bowl-18","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou will receive baskets very similar to the one pictured above, with minor variations in patterns and dye lots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditionally used for winnowing grain, these bowls make for amazing wall décor, especially in collections featuring various sizes and patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese baskets are made from coils of native grasses wrapped in sisal fibers. Sisal, a species of agave 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil weaving, the technique used to create these baskets, is very difficult, requiring years of practice to master. Each revolution out from the center of the basket requires more material, such that adding an inch in diameter at the edge of a basket can take as long or longer than the first several inches at the base of the basket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRural weavers in Rwanda of all tribes, including the once-warring Hutu and Tutsi peoples, work side by side to produce these uniquely woven baskets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach basket has a loop on the back, making it easy to hang on a wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions 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 \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shopping-faqs\"\u003eShopping FAQs\u003c\/a\u003e for more information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Baskets of Africa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51465843146998,"sku":"42254W","price":51.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/6039\/6278\/files\/42254.C.jpg?v=1786669056","url":"https:\/\/basketsofafrica.com\/products\/sisal-coil-weave-bowl-18","provider":"Baskets of Africa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}