Description
Handwoven by artisans in Rwanda, this shallow plateau basket—a wide, low-profile form traditionally used for serving and display—is built from coils of locally sourced sweetgrass, tightly wrapped with hand-dyed sisal and raffia. Bands of dark blue, tan, blush, and natural fiber radiate from the center.
It includes a hanging loop on the back and is sized for use as a fruit basket, serving piece, or wall display. Due to the handmade process, subtle variations in color and size are part of the design.
Museum Story
The National Museum of African Art began as a private educational institution in 1964 to promote cross-cultural understanding in the social sciences and arts. Founded by Warren M. Robbins, it was known as the Museum of African Art and located on Capitol Hill in a townhouse that had been the home of Frederick Douglass, the African American abolitionist and statesman. In 1979 the museum became part of the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex dedicated to the increase and diffusion of knowledge.
Details
- Sisal, sweetgrass, raffia
- Approx. 12"W x 3"D
- Includes a loop for hanging
- Spot clean. Avoid direct sunlight, which will fade the colors.
- Handmade in Rwanda
