Sweet Grass and Sisal Wovens
All items are hand coiled and made out of sweet grass and sisal. The sisal is harvested from the agave plant, stripped, and then the strands are dyed in various colors. That is the material that is on the outer part of the basket which is used to create the patterning. The sweet grass is the inner coil material that the sisal is woven around. Every thread that you see on the basket is a stitch. Depending on the size, shape, and patterns, each basket can take 3-5 days to make. Each basket has a sewn-in hanger on the back for hanging to add beauty to your home.
While the items are woven in Maine, all materials used for the baskets come from women-owned businesses in Rwanda.
“Absolutely beautiful work!
Ange, I really am amazed by your talent and skill on these beautiful baskets. I love every single basket. Your love definitely shines through in all your hard work.”
NEW! 16″ Trays
New trays , each of them is 16 inches and the price is $195
Unique Sisal Pieces
Peace baskets are $85 and only available in small sizes. The gourd is $125 and the vase is 15 inches at $145.
Placemat and Coaster Sets
The sets are made out of the same sweet grass and sisal as the baskets. They come in sets of 6 placemats and 6 coasters in the coordinating basket. The price for the set is $120.00.
While the items are woven in Maine, all materials used for the baskets come from women-owned businesses in Rwanda.
Shop Baskets
“I recently purchased a beautiful basket in Bath Maine made by you.Your work is incredible! I like your story as well. I appreciate the skill and time it takes make something by hand.”
BASKETS: NEW STYLES
The bowls below are all shown in the 12-inch size. They are available in 10-inch and 8-inch as well. All are made of sweet grass and sisal.
1. Bright Multi – Large: $95
2. Sand/Multi Brights- Medium $75
3.Orange/Natural/Black – $95,$75,$50
4. Black/Natural Optic $95, $75, $60
5. Sand/Natural/Black- Medium $65
6. Natural/Black- Small $60
7. Multi Flower- Large $95
8. Sand/Natural/Black- Large $95
9. Blue/Taupe/ Natural $75
10. Black/Sand- Large $95
11. Black/Bark- $95,$75,$50
12. Taupe/Natural- $75, $65, $50
13. Sand/Natural/Black $65, $50, $45
14. Blue/Sand/Natural $75
15. Black/ Natural $80, $75, $60
16. Black/Natural/Blue $75, $60, $50
17. Marled Black/Natural- Medium $75
18. Burnt Orange/ Natural $75, $60, $50
19. Natural/Black $75, $60, $50
20. Natural/Black/Red- Medium $75
21. Dark Orange/Black $75
22.Natural/Black- Large $95
23.Sand/Black/Gold $95
24. Dark Red/green/Sand $75,$65,$50
25. Black/ Sand- Large $125
26. Brown/Sand/Accent- $75, $60, $50
27. Natural/Sand/Black $75, $60, $50
28. Black/Sand $80
29. Sand/Black- Medium $75
30. Sand/Black $75, $60, $50
31. Greys/Gold- Large: $95
32. Green/Red/Natural- Medium $75
33. Dark Green/Natural- $75,$50,$45
34. Natural/Blue/Sand- Large $95
35. Dark Multi- Medium $65
36. Blue/Red/Gold- Large $95
37. Dark Blue & Natural $95, $75, $50
38. Dark Red/Green/Natural $95,$75,$55
39. Black/ Natural- Medium $75
40. Browns/ Natural $60, $50, $45
Weaving is an old tradition in Rwanda and is most commonly used to make the famous traditional storage baskets. Traditional Rwandan baskets are made from weaving strands of grass and sisal fibers. Weaving in Rwanda is done using a large size needle rather than a large knitting needle.
Baskets are made out of sweet grass and sisal. The sisal is dyed in various colors and that is the material that is on the outer part of the basket. The sweet grass is the inner coil material that the sisal is woven around.
PATTERNS AND DESIGNS- HOW/WHY THEY ARE CHOSEN.
While the baskets are woven in Maine, all materials used for the baskets come from Rwanda. (women-owned businesses?)
Baskets are available in three sizes:
Small 8 inches*
Medium 10 inches*
Large 12 inches*
*Because the baskets are handmade, measurements can be slightly different from one basket to the next.
Prices range:
Small: $50 – 60
Medium: $65 – 80
Large: $95 – 125
Prices are based on the size of the basket and the detailing in the patterning.
If you are interested in purchasing any of the baskets shown please contact Ange by using the contact form.