handmade baskets

By the talented and entrepreneurial Women Weavers of Tecpan, this pair of baskets will take you on a journey to Guatemala. Featuring a small and a large basket, the pair is handcrafted of natural pine needle that creates a spiraling pattern, woven together with rainbow thread. Cotton thread in rainbow hues adorns the rim of each basket.

Perfect for a sophisticated table decor, Hannah Dodoo's cotton basket napkin displays Ghana's traditional elegance in the details that decorate its flexible structure. Accented with warm hues and floral motifs, the accessory comes equipped with velcro on each corner, allowing for handy use.

Add a touch of charm to your heartfelt messages with this pair of enchanting greeting cards skillfully handmade by the artisans of the Association of Magdalena Women Artists. Featuring authentic Guatemalan textile weavings, these Lino paper cards capture the essence of a woman donning the traditional guipil and holding a basket filled with flowers. Boasting exquisitely hand-woven cotton accents, these colourful designs offer a unique way to convey your warmest wishes to your loved ones.

Make a statement with your gestures of affection by choosing this pair of unique greeting cards meticulously handmade by the artisans of the Association of Magdalena Women Artists from Guatemala. Featuring colourful hand-woven cotton accents, the Lino paper cards depict a woman in the customary guipil attire holding a basket of flowers. These designs are more than just a means of communication; they're a testament to the rich cultural heritage and the dedication of the artisans behind them.

An adorable girl in a yellow cotton gown will add a tender and tropical touch to your interiors. Marcela Moran's decorative doll is handcrafted in El Salvador, which is why this cute home accent has such a vibrant aura full of cheerfulness. The piece comes with a guava wood base and a little yagua palm fiber basket on its head, with little ceramic fruits representing the natural wealth of the region.

Add an elegant aura to your interiors with Sandeep Malhotra's newest creation. Crafted by Indian artisans, this braided cotton hanging planter features a fascinating design embellished with mango wood beads for a bohemian touch. Furthermore, the braids tightly embrace a sturdy iron hoop that allows you to place a 4.5-inch diameter flower pot.

Originated by the Akan peoples of Ghana, colorful kente cloth is the best-known of all African textiles. Kente is woven by hand in strips, which is how it came by its name (kente means "basket" in the Ashanti dialect). Ghana's Rachel Armah creates this colorful cotton blend scarf in cheerful shades of blue, pink and cream. The scarf's width allows it to double as a shawl.

In kente cloth, each color has a symbolic meaning: black symbolizes maturation and intensified spiritual energy; blue signifies peacefulness, harmony and love; green symbolizes vegetation, planting, harvesting, growth, and spiritual renewal; gold represents royalty, wealth, high status, glory, and spiritual purity; grey is for healing and cleansing rituals; maroon signifies the color of mother earth, associated with healing; pink and purple are associated with the female essence and female aspects of life; red symbolizes political and spiritual moods, bloodshed, sacrificial rites and death; silver is associated with the moon and represents serenity, purity, and joy; white is for purification, sanctification rites and festive occasions; and yellow represents preciousness, royalty, wealth, fertility, and beauty.

Originated by the Akan peoples of Ghana, colorful kente cloth is the best-known of all African textiles. Kente cloth is woven in strips, which is how it came by its name (kente means "basket" in the Ashanti dialect). Ghana's Rachel Armah creates this colorful cotton blend scarf in cheerful shades of purple, saffron, brown and aqua.

In kente cloth, each color has a symbolic meaning: black symbolizes maturation and intensified spiritual energy; blue signifies peacefulness, harmony and love; green symbolizes vegetation, planting, harvesting, growth, and spiritual renewal; gold represents royalty, wealth, high status, glory, and spiritual purity; grey is for healing and cleansing rituals; maroon signifies the color of mother earth, associated with healing; pink and purple are associated with the female essence and female aspects of life; red symbolizes political and spiritual moods, bloodshed, sacrificial rites and death; silver is associated with the moon and represents serenity, purity, and joy; white is for purification, sanctification rites and festive occasions; and yellow represents preciousness, royalty, wealth, fertility, and beauty.