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Kaleidoscope Handwoven Plateau Basket
Kaleidoscope Handwoven Plateau Basket
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Someone gave a traditional woven basket a particularly interesting color palette and things escalated beautifully.
The Kaleidoscope Plateau from Indego Africa brings a little visual mischief to the room, with hand-dyed shades of olive green, blue, pink, and natural fibers woven into a wonderfully unexpected pattern. Handmade in Rwanda using locally sourced sisal wrapped around bundles of sweetgrass, its shallow, rounded silhouette and richly textured surface make it equally compelling on a coffee table, filled with fruit, or hanging on a wall. There's a loop on the back for exactly that purpose, which is convenient if you happen to believe your walls deserve better company. Each basket is woven by hand, so subtle variations in color and shape come with the territory. A little eccentric, beautifully crafted, and considerably more interesting than another beige object.
The Details
- Materials: Locally sourced sisal and sweetgrass
- Colors: Olive green, blue, pink, and natural
- Dimensions: 12" diameter × 3" high
- Hand-dyed and handwoven in Rwanda
- Traditional coiled weaving technique
- Hanging loop on the back for wall display
- Suitable as a decorative basket, fruit bowl, or wall accent
- Natural variations in color and size are expected
- Care: Spot clean; keep away from prolonged direct sunlight to preserve the colors
About the Maker | Indego Africa
Founded in 2007, Indego Africa partners with women-owned artisan businesses in Rwanda and Ghana, bringing traditional craftsmanship to a global audience. Through business training, education, and access to international markets, the organization helps skilled makers build thriving businesses. The result is some remarkably good design and the satisfying realization that a centuries-old weaving technique can still turn heads in a world obsessed with whatever was invented last Tuesday.
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