Nyamata Small Woven Basket

This sisal, woven basket is approximately 8" in diameter and woven by artisans in Gitarama, Rwanda. The women extract the sisal fibers from agave plants, then hand-dye and weave them into these beautiful works of art. The sisal is woven around sweetgrass, a fragrant grass with a subtle sweetness. Each sisal Rwandan basket comes with a string attached to the back so that you can hang it on the wall. In addition to making a beautiful table display, these baskets can also be hung as art. You can combine them with other baskets or works of art to make a feature wall collage. Color: Golden Yellow, Teal, Lilac

Based in Portland, Oregon, Amsha works directly with artisans across Africa.They focus on driving social change in underserved communities by bringing quality, ethically made goods to the marketplace.

It was love at first sight when Laura (who is an incredible human) first stepped on the continent of Africa in 2008. After several trips spent traipsing through Sub-Saharan Africa, a summer in South Africa working in social enterprise, and a deep sense of awe for its diverse people and cultures, she knew she could use business as a tool for social change. With her background in design and business, Laura founded Amsha. Amsha creates jobs, promotes education, and improves the quality of life in East Africa – especially for women and their families.