Handwoven Web Spiral Basket Bowl (Ocean Blue)
Introduce a calming sense of rhythm, geometric harmony, and rich cultural heritage to your interior styling with this magnificent handwoven basket bowl. Lovingly coiled by the master weavers of the Boomu Women’s Group, this striking centerpiece features an intricate, radial web pattern. The bold contrast between deep ocean blue and natural, un-dyed cream sisal creates a beautiful optical spiral that expands outward, making it a spectacular statement piece for your tabletops or walls.
Key Features
* Authentic Boomu Women's Group craft: Hand-coiled by a specialized women's artisan collective, directly supporting sustainable livelihoods right outside Murchison Falls National Park.
* Intricate radial web pattern: Detailed with alternating segments of rich teal-ocean blue and cream fibers that form a striking geometric web motif.
* Clean un-dyed cream rim: Finished with a solid, light cream outer border that beautifully frames the high-contrast internal design.
* Shallow sweeping profile: A wide, open conical silhouette that sits beautifully on flat surfaces or mounts flush against vertical walls.
* Durable structural density: Coiled tightly around organic grass bundles to ensure a heavy, robust frame that retains its shape over generations.
The Craftsmanship Behind the Weave
Every single basket directly empowers rural women weavers, helping them preserve age-old Ugandan textile traditions while funding local education and healthcare initiatives:
* The Traditional Coiling Process: Strands of natural sweetgrass are bundled together to create a sturdy inner core, which is then wrapped tightly with dyed and natural sisal fibers. Each row is sewn into the row below it using a thick needle, requiring days of focused patience to build a single piece.
* Eco-Friendly Organic Dyes: The deep ocean blue color is extracted using eco-friendly, organic pigments that bond deep within the fibers, ensuring long-lasting color that highlights the intricate geometric steps.
Why You Will Love It
* Add a powerful splash of contemporary color, organic texture, and global fair-trade art to your shelves, dressers, or entryways.
* Use it fluidly as an eye-catching fruit bowl on your dining table, a centerpiece tray for keys and mail, or a dramatic piece of woven wall art.
* Enjoy the inspiring personal connection of owning a piece stamped with a genuine collective story tag.
Everyday Convenience & Care
* Dusting: Wipe down gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or use a soft-bristled brush to remove dust from between the woven rows.
* Moisture care: Display in a dry indoor environment; avoid direct contact with water or damp items to protect the raw organic fibers.
* Sunlight exposure: Place away from constant, harsh direct sunlight to keep the natural and dyed colors looking vibrant.
Dimensions & Size
* Diameter: Approximately 28–30 cm (A generous, impact-making size for any wall or table setting)
* Depth: Shallow, low-profile bowl design
* Note: Because each basket is an individual masterpiece hand-shaped by a specific woman artisan, subtle variations in exact size, circular contour, and stitching lines are a celebrated part of its unique handmade charm.
About This Product
Introduce a calming sense of rhythm, geometric harmony, and rich cultural heritage to your interior styling with this magnificent handwoven basket bowl. Lovingly coiled by the master weavers of the Boomu Women’s Group, this striking centerpiece features an intricate, radial web pattern. The bold contrast between deep ocean blue and natural, un-dyed cream sisal creates a beautiful optical spiral that expands outward, making it a spectacular statement piece for your tabletops or walls.
Key Features
* Authentic Boomu Women's Group craft: Hand-coiled by a specialized women's artisan collective, directly supporting sustainable livelihoods right outside Murchison Falls National Park.
* Intricate radial web pattern: Detailed with alternating segments of rich teal-ocean blue and cream fibers that form a striking geometric web motif.
* Clean un-dyed cream rim: Finished with a solid, light cream outer border that beautifully frames the high-contrast internal design.
* Shallow sweeping profile: A wide, open conical silhouette that sits beautifully on flat surfaces or mounts flush against vertical walls.
* Durable structural density: Coiled tightly around organic grass bundles to ensure a heavy, robust frame that retains its shape over generations.
The Craftsmanship Behind the Weave
Every single basket directly empowers rural women weavers, helping them preserve age-old Ugandan textile traditions while funding local education and healthcare initiatives:
* The Traditional Coiling Process: Strands of natural sweetgrass are bundled together to create a sturdy inner core, which is then wrapped tightly with dyed and natural sisal fibers. Each row is sewn into the row below it using a thick needle, requiring days of focused patience to build a single piece.
* Eco-Friendly Organic Dyes: The deep ocean blue color is extracted using eco-friendly, organic pigments that bond deep within the fibers, ensuring long-lasting color that highlights the intricate geometric steps.
Why You Will Love It
* Add a powerful splash of contemporary color, organic texture, and global fair-trade art to your shelves, dressers, or entryways.
* Use it fluidly as an eye-catching fruit bowl on your dining table, a centerpiece tray for keys and mail, or a dramatic piece of woven wall art.
* Enjoy the inspiring personal connection of owning a piece stamped with a genuine collective story tag.
Everyday Convenience & Care
* Dusting: Wipe down gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or use a soft-bristled brush to remove dust from between the woven rows.
* Moisture care: Display in a dry indoor environment; avoid direct contact with water or damp items to protect the raw organic fibers.
* Sunlight exposure: Place away from constant, harsh direct sunlight to keep the natural and dyed colors looking vibrant.
Dimensions & Size
* Diameter: Approximately 28–30 cm (A generous, impact-making size for any wall or table setting)
* Depth: Shallow, low-profile bowl design
* Note: Because each basket is an individual masterpiece hand-shaped by a specific woman artisan, subtle variations in exact size, circular contour, and stitching lines are a celebrated part of its unique handmade charm.
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