Iringa basket from Tanzania, auburn color

Extra large Iringa basket from Tanzania, auburn color

Large Iringa basket from Tanzania, auburn color

Medium Iringa basket from Tanzania, auburn color

Small Iringa basket from Tanzania, auburn color

Extra small Iringa basket from Tanzania, auburn color

Auburn Iringa Basket

$70.00

SKU: IBA-S

This collection of Iringa baskets features a rich, rust color. Woven out of wild Milulu grass which grows abundantly in east Africa, it gets its deep coloring from natural plant dyes. These baskets give you global style while being completely functional.

This is handmade item and each one will vary slightly in size.

XS: 4.5"- 5.5" Diameter x 4.5"- 5.5" Height
S: 7.5"- 8.5" Diameter x 7.5"- 8.5" Height
M: 10" - 11" Diameter x 10" - 11" Height
L: 12" - 13" Diameter x 12" - 13" Height
XL: 14" - 15" Diameter x 14" - 15" Height
OVSZ: 16" - 17" Diameter x 16" - 17" Height

Made in Tanzania
Artist: Kwanza Collection

Material

Milulu grass

Dimension

See product description

Product Care Instructions

Wipe clean with a dry cloth

Origin

Tanzania

Time to make

3-4 days

Auburn Iringa Basket

$70.00

meet the maker

Iringa Basket Weavers of Tanzania

📍Iringa, Tanzania

" Truly a labor of love, these baskets are traditionally gifted to brides by female members of the family"

In the remote Njombe and Iringa regions of Tanzania, women artisans create the distinctive Iringa Baskets using locally harvested milulu grass and natural dyes. Unique to this part of the country, each basket reflects a time-honored weaving tradition celebrated for its organic beauty and enduring design. Through thoughtful partnership and fair wages, this work creates meaningful economic opportunity for women, helping them support their families, access education and healthcare, and improve their quality of life. More than 450 women artisans have been trained in the intricate, multi-step process of preparing natural pigments, dyeing the grasses, and handweaving each basket—a craft that takes weeks to complete and preserves a remarkable regional tradition.