Woven African Iringa Storage Basket – Open Weave

These simple yet durable baskets are hand woven by women in rural Tanzania. Available in three sizes, they are useful in every room of the home. A beautiful open weave design gives each basket a beautiful lacy appearance.

• large: 12-14″ x 12-14″ 
• medium: 10″ x 10″
• small: 7-8″ x 7-8″
• extra small” 6-7 x 6-7″
• will have slight variations in design and size as this is a one-of-a-kind handmade product
• care: easily reshape your basket by lightly spraying with water, press into shape by hand, then let dry

Meet the Artisans

About Iringa: The city of Iringa is situated about 300 miles from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Home of the Hehe people, the town was originally built as a military base by the Germans in the 1890s as they sought to oppress the Hehe, led by the brave Chief Mkwawu. Today, Iringa is a thriving city populated by over 100,000 people. Woven from milulu grass, a reed-like swamp grass, Iringa baskets are an indispensable utility item in East Africa and around the world.