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For centuries, “agaseke” – traditional Rwandan baskets {like the one pictured above!} – have been an essential part of Rwandan culture – woven into the fabric of everyday life as vessels for food and grains, household catchalls, and gifts for important ceremonies, like weddings and christenings.
Celebrate the mothers in your life with meaningful handcrafted gifts that empower another! Did you know 91% of Indego Africa's artisan partners are mothers?
Today we’re excited to introduce the Bud Vase, the Mini Vase, and the Gatagara Large Vase to our ceramics collection! They are all handcrafted in Rwanda at the Gatagara pottery workshop.
Continue reading for our interview with Jean Pierre, president of the 11-member workshop, to hear more about the craft behind our ceramics!
Need a last minute holiday gift? Indego Africa has got you covered! We have something for everyone on your list.
Your purchase has power. There is a human story of artisan empowerment behind every handmade basket, bag, and accessory!
As soon as the shutdowns lifted in Ghana and Rwanda, Indego Africa immediately provided purchase orders to every partner cooperative to drive artisan income and build inventory. Given the nascency of the U.S. economic recovery, Indego Africa has lacked the wholesale client demand and working capital necessary to make additional ongoing purchase orders.
These handcrafted baskets are the perfect size for a thoughtful and functional gift or a “treat yourself” purchase. They will keep you organized in style when used as a catchall to store your smaller belongings (from your jewelry and key), and are also the ideal size to be hung in a cluster on a gallery wall or simply placed as an accent piece in your favorite nook around the house or office.
We all have those items around the house and office that need a home of their own. Style the tops of your counters, tables, and desks with some of our favorite handwoven and hand beaded mini baskets and trinket dishes.
We all have friends with different interests, and it can be hard to find the perfect gift for them. Well you’re in luck because at Indego Africa our handbags meet various types of needs (plus they are all handwoven by our skilled female artisans in Rwanda and Ghana)!
