For the design of the Akaneri series, Local + Lejos designer Sheeva took a truly traditional pattern of the Abizeranye Cooperative in Rwanda and tweaked the colors to fit perfectly into a modern home. The Akaneri design now includes pieces from the Natural Neutrals Collection. It is a wonderful option for creating or adding to your bowl wall.

Description:

All Azizi Life woven bowls are created from dyed natural sisal fibers woven over a core of forest grasses. The weavers begin in the middle of the basket, carefully threading the sisal around and around to create this beautiful design.  The tea color is created when the naturally-white sisal fibers are steeped in Rwandan-grown tea leaves!

The Handcrafted Details:

• Crafted from natural sisal fibers threaded over a core of locally-gathered forest grasses.

• Artisans work 1-2 days to weave a small bowl and 2-3 days to weave a medium bowl

• Dimensions:  small bowl 7″ diameter; medium bowl 12” diameter

• Care: Wipe with a dry cloth.

About Azizi Life:

Azizi Life is a fair trade organization which partners with Rwandan artisans to bring beautifully designed, hand crafted goods to the world. As a not-for-profit organization, Azizi Life is dedicated to the wellbeing of our artisan partners and their families. In addition to opening economic opportunity through fair trade, Azizi Life invests in a range of community impact projects. Our Rwandan-led team facilitates adult literacy classes and offers other practical resources for personal, spiritual, and economic growth.