Samburu Basket Weavers

Samburu Basket Weavers

About Our Artisan Partner


In the Ngurunit region of Northern Kenya, Samburu Basket Weavers create beautiful hand-woven baskets using palm leaves. Traditionally, the female artisans have used these baskets to store camels’ milk. Termed “nomadic baskets,” today these baskets are styled for the modern home while featuring traditional designs and techniques based on the original storage of camels’ milk. At one time, Samburu women were only permitted to own milk. Now, they can own camels as well, and they receive an income through jobs such as basket weaving and keeping bees and refining honey. Through these positive societal changes and an overall increase in the literacy rate in Ngurunit, the female artisans are treated with more respect in the community. We are proud to work with Samburu Basket Weavers and support their basket weaving traditions.

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Woven Basket with Bead Dots
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Fair Trade Hand-woven natural tan basket with bead embellishment Woven Basket with Bead Dots Fair Trade Hand-woven natural tan basket with bead embellishment

Woven Basket with Bead Dots

$ 38.00

Form, fun, and function all in one stylish storage solution. Hand-woven from palm leaves and decorated with white beads, this neutral-colored basket fits in with any style of décor. Use...
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  • 3 x Medium
  • 5 x Large

Details

  • Small approximately: 4.5" diameter x 4" tall
  • Medium approximately: 5.5" diameter x 4" tall
  • Large approximately: 7.5 diameter x 5" tall
  • As with all handmade items, slight variations will occur

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Woven Basket with Bead Dots
$ 38.00 - $ 48.00
Woven Basket with Bead Stripes
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Fair Trade Hand-woven natural tan basket, bead stripe embellishment Woven Basket with Bead Stripes Woven Basket with Bead Stripes Fair Trade Hand-woven natural tan basket, bead stripe embellishment Fair Trade Hand-woven natural tan basket, bead stripe embellishment

Woven Basket with Bead Stripes

$ 28.00

Form, fun, and function all in one stylish storage solution. Hand-woven from palm leaves and decorated with white beads, this neutral-colored basket fits in with any style of décor. Use...
LOW INVENTORY, ORDER SOON.  SEE DETAILS.
  • 4 x Small
  • 6 x Medium
  • 5 x Large

Details

  • Small approximately: 4.5" diameter x 4" tall
  • Medium approximately: 5.5" diameter x 4" tall
  • Large approximately: 7.5 diameter x 5" tall
  • As with all handmade items, slight variations will occur

Ask us a question

View Full Details

Woven Basket with Bead Stripes
$ 28.00 - $ 48.00
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Country: Kenya

COUNTRY: KENYA

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Technique: Basket Weaving

TECHNIQUE: BASKET WEAVING

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