This basket was 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 3 days to weave.
15.2 x 16.5 x 15.2cm. (6 x 6.5 x 6in.)
Leather: Vegetable Tanned Italian Nappa / Black
Basket: Organic Vegetable-Dyed Sisal / Natural, Navy, Camel & Black
Lining: 7oz Organic Cotton Canvas / Black
Hardware: Handtooled 18kt Gold Plated Brass
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.
