Red Zig-zag Small Lidded Basket

These stunning handmade baskets are mini versions of the "Peace Baskets",  which represent the essence of traditional Rwandan craft. Woven by skilled artisans using sisal fibre wrapped around a sturdy papyrus frame these small lidded baskets are both beautiful and functional.

After the Rwandan genocide, weavers from different ethnic groups came together, and the baskets took on the name “Peace Baskets,” symbolizing unity and healing. Today, these baskets are internationally recognised as one of Rwanda’s finest handmade products.

✨ Why You’ll Love these stacking baskets

• Cultural Significance: Each basket represents the strength, resilience, and artistry of the Rwandan people.
• Ethical & Handmade: Produced by a group of 12 women, widows and orphans who have found hope through traditional craft.
• Functional Beauty: Perfect for storing jewellery, keepsakes, or small household items while adding a stunning accent to your decor.

📏 Size
Approx 22 cm tall. (Please note: slight variations in size are a natural part of the handmade process.)

📌 Product Details:

• Handmade from sisal fibre and papyrus.
• Ethical and Fair Trade, supporting women artisans in Rwanda.
• Beautiful, practical storage for your home.

💡 Craft Story: This nesting basket set is handmade by a group of 12 women, all of whom are widows and orphans who survived the Rwandan genocide. After enduring unimaginable loss, these women came together in 1996 to form a weaving collective as a way to rebuild their lives. Today, their skills and artistry have enabled them to provide for their families, purchase homes, and send their children to school. Each basket you purchase supports their journey toward hope and self-sufficiency.

Karakorum introduces you to artisans of the world and the beautiful stories behind their products. This ethical home decor brand is a joyous celebration of traditional crafts, small business and fair trade practices. 

Karakorum is named after the former capital of the Moghul Empire, one of the most important cities on the Silk Road, despite its small size. Likewise, the brand is a small-but-mighty route for trade from around the world. 

A scroll through the Karakorum collection is like looking into the shop window of global artisans. Find candles crafted in Eswatini alongside Indian throws, Moroccan lanterns and Guatemalan sugar skull mugs. 

All Karakorum products have a special story and significance. Even more importantly, everything in the range is ethically made and sourced. That means the makers get a fair wage, there’s no exploitation in the supply chain, women are treated equally and the local community benefits from Karakorum’s trade. 

Whether you’re after a memorable, meaningful gift or a piece you can show off in your own home with pride – the Karakorum collection is the place to find it.