HANDMADE AFRICAN BASKET from RWANDA You won't be able to keep your eyes off this gorgeous statement piece. Our extra large woven basket is a true work of art. The 14" Rwanda basket is an exquisite center piece to any tabletop or as eye-catching wall decor. A must have for every home decor enthusiast or someone looking to give a great personalized gift for birthday or weddings. You can also pair with other wall paintings or baskets. There is a hand-stitched loop on the back of each basket as ready to hang wall art. This will soon become your favorite decorative piece in your home. Specifications: -Approximately 14” D x 6” H -Fair Trade -Made in Rwanda -Products are made from all natural fibers of sisal and sweetgrass -Organic dyes are used to dye the sisal -Profiled weaver tag is attached to each product -Baskets have a hang loop on the back for wall décor - ready to hang *All products are made by hand with love and vary slightly in color and size. Made of the highest quality natural sisal fibers in an ethical, fair trade environment. Sisal is wound stitch by stitch around a small sweet grass bundle. Handwoven by a woman in remote regions of Rwanda. Care Instructions: Cleaning -Made of natural fibers and grass; do not submerge in water. -If necessary, use a damp cloth to wipe or spot clean the basket. -After serving bread or other dried foods, turn the product upside down: shake and tap to release crumbs and residue. -Avoid using chemicals or detergents. Sun and fading -Due to being all natural fibers, keep dyed products out of direct sunlight for long periods of time to avoid natural fading. -All natural products with little or no coloring do well in direct sunlight. Moisture -Avoid temperature changes when possible. -If products are being stored for more than 2 weeks, please keep in a temperature controlled environment, elevated off of a concrete floor to avoid fluctuating cold and warm temperatures that could create mold. Meaning & Purpose Baskets have widespread uses and styles for almost any area of domestic life: simple woven goods are often used to create kitchen and farm storage for sorting beans or separating seeds, plates for local foods like posho (cornmeal porridge), bedding or floor mats, and wall coverings. More refined forms of basketry are often used to store jewelry, coins and other smaller items. The finest baskets are considered works of art, sometimes used as props in Rwandan dances or as personal ornaments.