Specifications:

Approximately 14“ D x 5” H
Fair Trade
Made in Rwanda
Products are made of sisal and sweet grass
Organic dyes are used to dye the sisal
Profiled weaver tag is attached to each product

*These delicately textured and handcrafted woven pendants were made by groups of women in a small cooperative in rural Rwanda in an ethical, fair trade environment.
*All products are made by hand with love and vary slightly in color and size.

Care Instructions:

Made of natural fibers and grass; do not submerge in water.
If necessary, use a damp cloth to wipe or spot clean the pendants.
Avoid using chemicals or detergents.

Meaning & Purpose
The intricate designs and flawless work of an experienced weaver is never the result of luck. Rather, Rwandan women owe their skills to the women before them who passed on the knowledge from generation to generation—mother to daughter, grandmother to child. As young weavers learn from their elders, they quickly realize the weaving process is a painstaking one. Passing on basket weaving to young women carries the weight of upholding a time-honored practice and an age-old rite of passage. Baskets decorate nearly every Rwandan home, for they are one of the most important symbols of family, friendship, good fortune, and proud cultural heritage.