Basket weaving brings opportunity to earn a flexible and valuable second income
Dimensions (approx): 41cm DIA x 41cm H / 16" Dia x 16" H
The craftswomen behind these round place mats all learned to weave from their mothers and grandmothers
Where once these weavers would undertake the long journey to Nairobi to sell their work at markets
hand-rolled and dyed before a skilled weaver from our partner weaving cooperative in sets to work
HEKIMA: Red, Vintage Pink & Natural Woven Sisal Rug SEP25 Basket weaving brings opportunity toThis colourful pink, red and natural toned floor rug is perfect for playrooms, nurseries, living rooms, bedrooms or hallways where youd like to inject joyful pops of colour. All of our rugs here at The Basket Room are crafted by Bernard, who weaves each sisal mat on his hand loom in rural Kenya. Our handwoven floor mats are woven from sisal, a fibrous grass. The leaves are split, rolled and hand dyed before Bernard works the fibres through his loom,