Cesta baskets are handwoven by a female artisan in Rwanda, Africa, using locally sourced, renewable resources. Each piece is hand finished in America with carefully chosen, sustainable materials.
This basket took a master craftswoman over 3 days to weave.
15.2 x 16.5 x 15.2cm. (6 x 6.5 x 6in.)
Leather: Camel Italian Nappa / Vegetable Tanned
Basket: Organic Vegetable-Dyed Sisal / Blue, Camel, Black, Natural
Lining: 8oz Organic Cotton Canvas / Natural Unbleached
Cesta Collective is a mission-based brand, focused on a meaningful supply chain with integrity. Their baskets are woven with care by female artisans in Rwanda, Africa, using locally sourced, renewable resources, in Fair Trade, NEST approved environments. Each piece is finished by hand in Italy with carefully chosen, sustainable materials. Their hope is to create economy in the developing world and to promote female empowerment by providing consistent, income-generating opportunities for women across Rwanda. They are committed to limiting their impact on the environment by making considered choices in the materials they use and the practices they employ.
