Sisal Peace Basket in Traditional

• Woven from hand-extracted sisal fibers, a renewable resource
• Crafted using traditional techniques that take 4–5 days to complete
• Each piece is unique; variations in size and shade are expected due to natural materials
• Includes artisan tag—featuring the maker’s name and cooperative
• Size:: 4″ D x 9.5″ H
• Craft time: 4–5 days to weave

On the rolling hills of Rwanda, sisal grows tall and strong for nearly two years before it is ready to harvest. Skilled women artisans carefully cut the leaves by hand, strip away the outer layers to reveal the strong white fibers, then wash and dry them in the sun.

The fibers are dyed using natural Rwandan tea for warm, earthy tones or colored in small batches in our color lab to create custom designs. Once the sisal is ready, the weaving begins.

With a needle and thread, each woman carefully weaves coils of sisal around a bundle of natural fibers, building the basket from the center outward. Slowly and patiently, the shape takes form through thousands of careful stitches, creating a piece that is both structured and organic.

The Peace Basket is more than a beautiful woven piece for your home. It represents the strength, creativity, and unity of Rwandan women artisans who use their hands to create something meaningful. Each basket carries the story of the woman who made it and the hope woven into every stitch.

Display the Peace Basket as a meaningful piece of woven art in your home. Style it on a shelf, console table, or coffee table where its beautiful pattern and craftsmanship can be appreciated. Traditionally gifted in Rwanda as a symbol of friendship, gratitude, and connection, it also makes a thoughtful gift for weddings, celebrations, and special moments.

Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and do not submerge in water.