Mosaic Woven Nesting Tray

Name: Mosaic Woven Nesting Tray
Brand: Design Afrika
SKU: BK-MWT01-10
Price: 138.0 USD
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Transform your space with the exquisite craftsmanship of the Mosaic Woven Nesting Tray, a versatile and functional piece handwoven by skilled WomenCraft artisans. This unique tray is crafted from upcycled "Gunia" grain sacks and colored sewing thread, intricately woven into natural grasses. The meticulous weaving techniques, passed down through generations, make each piece a masterpiece that takes several days to complete. This Mosaic Woven Nesting Tray features a Design Afrika original colorful contemporary design and can serve as a drinks tray, accent piece, wall hanging, and more.

WomenCraft, a Fair Trade certified social enterprise based in Ngara, Tanzania, empowers women artisans by providing reliable incomes and preserving cultural heritage through their craft.

Key Features:

Handwoven by skilled WomenCraft artisans.
Crafted from upcycled "Gunia" grain sacks, colored thread, and natural grasses.
Colorful contemporary design.
Used as a drinks tray, accent piece, wall hanging, etc.
Intricate weaving techniques passed down through generations.
Design Afrika original design.
Supports WomenCraft, a Fair Trade certified social enterprise.

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Details

Measurements Small: 3-4"H x 13-14"D
Medium: 3-4"H x 18-19"D
Large: 4-5"H x 21-22"D
Materials Local Grasses, Colored Thread, Upcycled Grain Sacks
Colors Olive, Blue, Pink, Burgundy, White, Black
Origin Tanzania

STORY

Binkey's African basketry & more by Design Afrika

Design Afrika was established in 1995 by Binky Newman after 15 years of involvement in various aspects of African craft. She had just left the Okavango Delta, where she had run a wilderness camp for five years, taking with her the intricately woven baskets of the Hambukushu women. These became the first products in the Design Afrika collection of finely made handwork. Binky’s passion for baskets has taken her to many remote parts of the continent to track down weavers and she is now an acknowledged reference in African basketry.

Binky and her team at Design Afrika strive to nurture the creative and entrepreneurial initiative of rural communities by encouraging the production of high quality, on trend products. By promoting well-made, functional and artistic craft, Design Afrika aims to contribute to the acknowledgement of Africa as a source of inspiration and design skills. Design Afrika is passionate about the sustainability of its products and to this end, adheres to ethical and fair trade business practice.

Learn more about this beautiful artisan partner here in a beautiful blog post by the brand "Design Afrika: a 25 Year Journey".