Extra Large Sunshine Basket
Let the sunshine in!
Let this ray of sunshine add style to your home!
Ethically made by talented Ugandan women artisans, each hand-woven basket supports fair trade and traditional craftsmanship.
Perfect as a stunning woven wall hanging or as a striking bowl for tabletop use.
Two sizes available
Handwoven African Basket from Bwindi Impenetrable Park
Bring authentic African artistry into your home with this stunning handwoven basket, crafted by talented Batwa women from the communities surrounding Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Each basket tells a story of resilience and tradition. Made using time-honoured techniques passed down through generations, these beautiful pieces are woven from two types of locally sourced dried grass - a stronger variety for structure and finer grass for the intricate geometric patterns. The earthy tones of brown, cream, and black are created using natural dyes made from local herbs, leaves, roots, and berries.
Available in Two Sizes:
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- Large: 40cm diameter - ideal for wall display or storage
- Small: 30cm diameter - perfect as a fruit bowl or decorative accent
Versatile Design: Whether displayed as striking wall art or used as a decorative serving bowl for fruit and bread, this basket adds warmth and character to any space. The flat back design makes it perfect for hanging, while the generous size works beautifully for storage or display.
Ethically Made: Your purchase directly supports the economic empowerment of Batwa women artisans, providing fair wages and preserving their cultural heritage. Each basket takes approximately 4 days to complete, representing hours of skilled craftsmanship.
Care Instructions: Clean gently with a damp cloth. Do not submerge in water.
Transform your home with this meaningful piece that celebrates traditional African craftsmanship while supporting sustainable livelihoods.
Karakorum introduces you to artisans of the world and the beautiful stories behind their products. This ethical home decor brand is a joyous celebration of traditional crafts, small business and fair trade practices.
Karakorum is named after the former capital of the Moghul Empire, one of the most important cities on the Silk Road, despite its small size. Likewise, the brand is a small-but-mighty route for trade from around the world.
A scroll through the Karakorum collection is like looking into the shop window of global artisans. Find candles crafted in Eswatini alongside Indian throws, Moroccan lanterns and Guatemalan sugar skull mugs.
All Karakorum products have a special story and significance. Even more importantly, everything in the range is ethically made and sourced. That means the makers get a fair wage, there’s no exploitation in the supply chain, women are treated equally and the local community benefits from Karakorum’s trade.
Whether you’re after a memorable, meaningful gift or a piece you can show off in your own home with pride – the Karakorum collection is the place to find it.