Hand Woven Large Vase from Zimbabwe, Fair Trade

Skilled BaTonga women craft these iconic baskets in the Binga District of northern Zimbabwe from locally harvested palm leaves and wild twigs. Shaped like calabash gourds, each basket has a one-of-a-kind shape. The BaTonga people once farmed fertile land that was flooded by the damming of Lake Karibu, so weavers displaced across the lake demonstrate similar yet clearly distinctive styles. Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, shapes and rim colors will vary. Dimensions: 11-12"L x 11-12"W x 13-14"H Crafted from: Palm leaves, twigs Made in: Zimbabwe Sold singly. Because this is a handmade item, each will vary slightly. _ Member of The Fair Trade Association. Providing fair payment to workers in developing nations, educating artisans and workers to increase their potential for advancement ensuring the rights of children, developing products and processes that protect and conserve the natural environment. Lends over 33 million pounds yearly to both producers in developing nations and the buyers who distribute their goods worldwide. They provide business training to marginalized producers, furthering the sustainability of cooperative investments. Working with producers…