Woven Bowl | Medium | Solid Star

Description

This Woven Bowl with a Solid Star design is hand-woven in Kampala, Uganda using traditional methods and local, all-natural materials. For practical use, the platter is firm enough to be used as a serving tray for a stylish centerpiece. As decor, it makes a beautiful piece of artwork for a centre table or wall display. 

Key Details:

🌱 Materials: Raffia (Palm Leaf) | Banana Leaf Stems
🌱 Dimensions: 30 cm
🌱 Tag & Story: Plastic-free tag including the story and handwritten signature of the maker
🌍 Origin: Handmade in Uganda, Africa

AfriBeads African baskets, bowls and platters are made from a local fibre taken from raffia, a type of palm leaf, which is then wrapped around long strips of banana leaf stems. The art of weaving is passed down between generations. Designs may vary.

AfriBeads are made by a group of 20 women in Kampala, Uganda. The women make products like this woven bowl to support their families, providing a solid income and the flexible work that they need. The women in Kampala run their own enterprise, making their own decisions together as a collective, working with fair trade principles. 

AfriBeads is a Fair Trader of Australia and all AfriBeads products are made following the WFTO 10 Principles of Fair Trade, ensuring that the women making the products are provided with a good income, good working conditions and are supported to build their business and support their family and community.

AfriBeads is a trusted wholesale supplier of fair trade ethical jewellery in Australia and is one of the most trusted African jewellery brands in Australia.