Kamba Sisal Large Basket by Agnes - Kenya

Kamba Sisal Large Basket by Agnes - KenyaHandwoven and naturally dyed sisal Kamba basket by the DNRC Kamba Women Weavers in Eastern Kenya. Each basket has the name of the maker and the village they are from. It is made from natural sisal fibers. This group works to improve the livelihoods in one of Kenya's most marginalized counties by developing and sharing reforestation techniques, building social capital, and working to create more sustainable sources of income.

A golden wheat colored fabric with a white woven inlay design

Colors: shades of periwinkle to royal blue

For the first time

women living in remote areas of rural Kenya earn income by crafting beautifully simple baskets that can be used for storage in any room of the home

Front patchwork has shiny silk pieces in teal

chalky taupe and golden sand

This is a special one with the resist dyed patterns and words

Wool loop for hanging

The base of the pillows are handwoven cotton from Oudomxay

If you would like to add an insert

Each rug is handmade

The brooch is done with bright beadwork