Burgundy Twist Basket

This handmade and fair-trade beauty was made by Ugandan traditional artisans. The interior fiber forming the core of each coil is banana fiber, around which raffia palm is wrapped. With each wrapping, the fiber is threaded through the previous coil to form the basket. Raffia fibers are used in textiles, basket-making, rope-making, garden string, construction and for roofing. - Made in Uganda

This is made by Uganda Crafts, they market crafts for artisans and provides training in quality control, design and marketing. The organization also owns a retail store that provides employment for people with physical disabilities. One of the missions of Uganda Crafts is to provide hope to disabled people, youth and those suffering from HIV/AIDS. In addition to training, employees receive health benefits, emergency loans and transportation. Uganda Crafts employs approximately 300 artisans in five workshops or cooperatives, 85 percent of them women. 

• Materials: Fiber
• Colors: Burgundy, Beige, Orange
• Approx. Dimensions: 13" diameter x 3" H
  
• Approx. Weight: 1.25 lb

By: Fair Trade