Rooted in the traditions of Zimbabwe’s Manicaland Province, each Buhera basket is hand-coiled by women artisans using locally harvested cane and techniques passed down through generations. Once used to store and carry grain, this time-honored craft now takes shape as a sculptural accent for the home.

With its organic, vessel-like silhouette and natural texture, this medium basket brings warmth and character to a shelf, table, or console. Display it on its own or pair it with other sizes for a layered look; the handwoven variation makes every piece distinctive.

One of a Kind, by Nature Because these baskets are handwoven without molds or templates, no two are exactly alike in shape, proportion, or character. Slight variations in the curve of the bowl, the taper of the neck, and the texture of the weave are not imperfections — they are the mark of the maker's hand, and what makes each piece genuinely one of a kind. The basket you receive will be unique.

How We Measure Unlike standard home goods, Buhera Baskets cannot be measured in simple length × width × height. Their rounded, sculptural forms are measured using a soft tape that follows the basket's contour — running from the center of the base, around the curve of the bowl, and up the neck. This contour measurement determines the size category:

• Small: 12–15"
• Medium: 16–19"
• Large: 20–23"
• X-Large: 24–27"
• XX-Large: 28–32"

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This fair trade home and lifestyle brand have had long-term partnerships with talented artisans in India, Ethiopia, Guatemala, and Kenya who work in women-led small businesses. By developing healthy, sustainable, and profitable partnerships, they are able to bring artisanal handcrafted pieces to a global market. These artisans create beautifully unique natural fiber handspun and hand-woven textiles and baskets.

Handcrafted with skillful hands and careful attention, each piece has unique qualities in natural texture, softness, and color. They are committed to providing high-quality jobs to their suppliers as well as unique products for their customers.

By creating a sustainable niche for these artisans, they help to ensure their craft supports the health, education, and economic stability of their families. They believe that conscious consumerism — in which the act of buying is also one of giving — is a powerful way to effect change.

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Impact:

• Fair Trade
• Supports Artisans
• Fair Wage
• Eco-Friendly
• Socio-Economic
• Creates Jobs
• Creates Employment
• Prevents Poverty