Peaceful Basketry Collection: Bowl (Ocean)
Peaceful Basketry Collection: Bowl (Ocean)
handcrafted in Rwanda
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Our Rwandan basket bowls are so tightly and beautifully woven that you will be surprised it was made all by hand.
These bowls are perfect for storing anything from stationary, mobile phones and keys to bread, fruits and vegetables. We also like to hang them on the plain wall as art decoration. However you use these bowls, they stay beautiful, displaying the grace, strength and creativity of our artisans.
Story Behind:
Nestled in a tranquil corner of Kigali, a charming community of skilled women artisans with disabilities gather to create delicate handcrafted basketry items. Using locally sourced sisal, they carefully and mindfully weave, stitch, and create each item with meticulous attention to detail. Through this community, they have not only found a path to financial independence but also achieved social integration and gained self-confidence while finding solace and strength in each other by sharing their similar experience and challenges. The work they produce is not merely functional but is a powerful reflection of their remarkable resilience and humanity. We invite you to explore our collection and discover the beauty and human connection. By purchasing from Kaikô, not only will you acquire a one-of-a-kind, artisanal piece, but you will also contribute to the empowerment and well-being of these inspirational Rwandan women and their communities.
The Ocean bowl was designed by Honorine.
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Materials: locally sourced sisal and grass
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Measurement: M :(D)30cm (H) 7cm, L: (D) 40cm (H) 10cm
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Origin: Rwanda
- Time of Production: 2-5 days to weave
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Product care: Spot clean only. Please always handle them carefully, using two hands to hold the bottom. Do not place them near a fire, keep them dry and out of direct sunlight to avoid colour fading. Handcrafted items are sensitive and need extra care and thoughtfulness.
Each basket has a loop on the back, making it easy to hang on a wall.
This product is handcrafted by highly skilled artisans. Colour and pattern may slightly vary. Please celebrate the uniqueness of human and slow-made pieces.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
Please allow 5-7 days for your order to be processed for shipping.
The shipping rate will appear at check-out. Please send an email to welcome@kaiko-artisans.com for inquiries about shipping to all other countries that are not mentioned below. Please note that if the shipping destination is outside of the European Union (EU), the customer is responsible for the accuracy of the customs declaration and for paying any duty and tax.
We do not send to parcel lockers and PO Boxes or on Saturdays, Sundays, or national holidays.
For the exact shipping rate, please refer to the following table.
| Germany | € 5,99 Flat rate |
| EU Countries | €14,99 Flat rate |
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Non-EU Countries in Europe |
€22,99 Flat rate |
| USA and Canada |
€33,30 up to 2kg Shipping will be calculated at checkout. |
| Israel |
€27,20 up to 2kg Shipping will be calculated at checkout. |
| Other countries |
Shipping will be calculated at checkout. |
Returns and Refund
We want you to love our products as much as we do. However, if you are not satisfied, we will accept returns within 14 days of the arrival of your order. To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags if any, and in its original packaging.
To start a return, you need to submit a return request.
1. Log in to your account: https://shopify.com/55954702433/account
In the Email field, enter your email address, and then click Continue.
OR send us an email 'Return request' at welcome@kaiko-artisans.com
2. In your email account, open the email sent from our store and copy the six-digit verification code included in the email.
3. Go back to the online store, and then enter a six-digit verification code. Click the order that you want to submit the return for. If your order has more than one item, then select the items that you want to return.
4. Select a return reason and add a note for the store.
5. Click Request return. If your return request is approved and requires shipping, then you receive an email with shipping instructions and a return shipping label. Once we receive the returned order we will issue you a full refund to the original payment method.
Please note that as a small business, we don't offer free shippings or returns so please choose items carefully. All shipping charges are non-refundable and the customer is responsible for all return/exchange shipping costs. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted. Please feel free to send us any questions before purchasing to avoid a return! Please also note that all of our products are handmade, so colour and shape may vary slightly.
For any inquiries, please feel free to contact us at welcome@kaiko-artisans.com. We are here to help you!
Damaged/ Exchange item
We carefully pack the order by hand but if your item arrives damaged, please send an image to welcome@kaiko-artisans.com. We will then take care of the matter. If you wish to exchange your item, the fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item. For more details please send an email to welcome@kaiko-artisans.com.
We believe you will take care of our products well but please read care instructions on items on our website as handcrafted nature may require extra human care and attention. If you do not follow our care instructions, we will not accept returns for any damage done. If r items are damaged during transit back to us, we will not accept responsibility for any damage caused.
Thank you for your understanding!
Peace, Hope & Pride Woven in Pieces of Art
Basketry weaving has a long and intricate history and has been an important cultural and social part of Rwandan society. Traditionally, women of the Tutsi aristocratic group wove basketry items showcasing exceptionally fine craftsmanship. After the 1994 genocide that destroyed the country and left the population with 70 per cent women, basketry weaving added a new meaning to Rwandan society. It serves as an important tool for survivors, most of them women, to promote forgiveness and cultivate healing, build self-confidence, and become financially independent.
The Journey of Our Rwandan Basketry
filmed by Irakoze Santos Irlich
Customer Reviews
These multifunctional baskets are wonderful, combining practicality and beauty. They are made with care and love for detail. I enjoy seeing them hanging in my kitchen and think of those great women who have made them.
I was very impressed by the colour combination, very chic! it’s not a typical colourful African basket which you find in other shops. It’s very robust, tightly woven and heavy-weight. I shall collect other motifs too! I also like that I can see who wove those items. It is very rare to feature each individual artisan woman. Thank you!