Etsy - KarakorumCrafts African Wall Art | Large Disc 40cm Decorative Ugandan Red Abstract Design For Basket Wall Decor
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A beautiful decorative hand woven disc that would make a unique addition to your wall. Sustainable & ethically hand-woven, these wall discs are both remarkably durable & stylish. The mix of materials & the unusual red patterns add a stunning statement to any room. These grass-woven shallow bowls have been handmade by a group of women in a rural community bordering Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwest Uganda. Approximate size 40 cm's diameter x 40cm x 1.5 cm's deep As all of these bowls are handmade, please expect some differences in sizing & patterns. Natural & sustainable dyes All of the colours that you see in these woven works of art are made naturally using traditional knowledge of herbs. Two different types of grass are used, one to give structure & one for the detail. The result is these amazingly durable pieces of art that would add style equally to a table or wall. Beautiful things should belong to beautiful souls. Muriel Barbery Fair trade benefits to artisans Most of the baskets that we have are woven by a lady called Topista. She is 74 years young & a mother & a grandmother. Each basket typically takes her 4 days to complete between other household tasks (the average Ugandan woman spends 9 hours a day on household tasks). Last year the extra income she generated helped cover the family medical bills & even employ extra help so that she could focus more of her time on weaving! How your purchase can make a difference Uganda is one of the poorest nations in the world. in 2012, 37.8 percent of the population lived on less than $1.25 a day. Despite making enormous progress in recent years, poverty remains deep-rooted in the country's rural areas, which are home to 84 percent of Ugandans. We are committed to promoting & empowering the groups that they work with so that they have a secure & sustainable source of income. By buying one of these baskets you are playing an important part in ensuring that this happens. How these baskets are made These craft items have been made by a small group of Batwa women who live on the borders of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in South West Uganda. The Batwa people traditionally lived off the forest's resources until it was made a conservation area in the early 90's & they were forced to leave the forest & survive outside. These women use their knowledge of herbs to make the natural dyes for the grasses & the traditional weaving skills passed down from mother to daughter for generations. The baskets are made from two types of grass - a thicker stronger grass for the structure & the thinner more pliable one for weaving it together & creating the beautiful patterns that you see. Care Our handwoven goods are sturdy, strong, & flexible, made to withstand constant use. If properly cared for, your basket will live a long life. Dust your woven basket on a regular basis, wiping with a damp cloth if necessary. No other cleaning should be necessary. Changes in temperature & humidity may cause your
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