Hand-Made Baskets from Kisiizi
Buying our hand-made baskets helps support our orphange. Prices range from $50,100 to $300 depending on size.
These natural materials are often sustainably sourced, renewable, and plentiful, making the basket-weaving process environmentally friendly.
The artisans in Uganda, particularly women, skillfully craft these materials into beautiful and functional baskets, showcasing their creativity and expertise.
Ugandan basket makers utilize a variety of natural materials, including:
- Palm leaves: A primary material used in handwoven baskets, providing durability and flexibility.
- Banana leaves: Used in conjunction with palm leaves to create sturdy and stylish baskets.
- Banana leaf stalks (Bukedo): Pulled apart into long, thin strips, dried, and bundled into coils, then wrapped with raffia to create robust baskets.
- Raffia: A popular material for wrapping coils of bukedo, often dyed in vibrant colors using natural dyes from flowers, roots, leaves, and lichens.
- Millet stalks: Discarded millet stalks are used in traditional Rwenzori baskets, combined with naturally dyed raffia and local grasses.
- Local grasses: Sometimes used in conjunction with millet stalks and raffia to add texture and pattern.
