they are carriers of identity

while subtle variations in the weave make every piece truly one of a kind

a delicate weave of past and present

46cm x 41cm

Bunny Basket Made by Eritrean refugees they are carriers of identityCrafted by women who recently returned to Burundi after living for years as refugees in Tanzania This Bunny Basket is woven out of local grass and recycled grain sacks. While living in camps in Tanzania, refugees received food supplies in grain sacks. In that setting, these resourceful artisans started unravelling the empty sacks and using the threads to weave baskets, a practice they continue to date. Made in partnership with Womencraft. Size: 16cm x