Woven Basket, Uganda

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Description of Significance:

Handcrafted by skilled women using traditional techniques passed down through generations, these woven baskets from Uganda are a true work of art. The weavers come from a town near Kigali National Park, home to wild chimpanzees. Made from papyrus and banana leaves, these baskets are dyed with natural local materials, adding a touch of natural beauty to any space. Perfect for both decorative and practical use, each basket reflects the vibrant essence of Ugandan craftsmanship.

These baskets are intricately woven with beautiful details. They create an incredible feature wall that is warm and traditional yet contemporary and refined. 

Country of Origin:

• Hand woven in Uganda

Dimensions (inches):

• Depth: ~2"
• Diameter: ~10"
• NOTE: These baskets are NOT flat, they are shaped like a bowl.

Sustainable Materials: 

• Papyrus over banana leaves 
• Natural color dyes made from tree bark, roots and flowers

Display:

• These baskets can be easily hung on the wall with a small finishing nail or thumbtack. 

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• Free domestic shipping on all baskets!
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About Decorative African Art:

Hemingway Gallery only purchases pieces from artists or owners that we approve of historically and aesthetically. These might include artworks that have been newly created and are currently being used in ceremonies. We place high value in these pieces, despite their lack of age and antiquity, regarding them as real even though they are not old. Ours are by talented artisans creating fine art that reference historic styles. Newly produced African art is gorgeous and we value these pieces. This includes contemporary aesthetics from the continent that may not necessarily look traditionally ‘African’. Our goal is to represent design in Africa that goes beyond the idea of ‘tribal’ as the styles of emerging artists are ever evolving.

Our Pricing:

Our pricing correlates directly to the asking prices of artists, artisans and art dealers in the various African countries we collect from and the costs of importing their artwork to the U.S. We need to change the idea that artists should be paid pennies for their fine art just because it comes from Africa. Paying a fair price to our artists is our number one priority and our pricing reflects that.