Light Black Iringa Baskets

$30.00

SKU: IBLB-XS

These lovely Iringa baskets are woven with natural and black fibers, creating a gorgeous woven effect. The black fibers are achieved by dying them with natural plant dyes. Made from Milulu grass which grows wild in Tanzania by women weavers, these baskets give you global style while being completely functional. They're great for stashing away all kinds of clutter around the house. From toys in kid's room, towels in the bathroom or throw blankets by your couch. They also make gorgeous planters for all your plants around your home.

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

Light Black Iringa Baskets

$30.00

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.