Description
Handwoven in Rwanda from coils of sisal and sweetgrass, this shallow plateau basket features a radiating pattern of warm tan, soft ivory, and deep charcoal that gives the piece its "Sunrise" name. The low, wide shape works as a tabletop basket or as wall art, where the concentric design reads like a painting. Finished with a hanging loop on the back. Each basket is individually dyed and woven, so subtle variations in color and pattern are part of its character.
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
