Traditional Pointed Lid Basket

Traditionally known as a millet basket, it was used to keep bread warm duing supper.

The unique coil structure us made from the stem of the millet plant which is strong and durable. 

100% organic raw materials 

Traditionally used in the home, these baskets are woven from discarded Millet stalks, naturally dyed raffia and sometimes local grasses. The natural portions are dried millet leaves. The vibrant natural dyes used on the raffia for these tightly woven baskets come from flowers, roots, leaves and lichens grown by the weavers themselves.Bukedo & Raffia BasketsThe talented weavers of Uganda work from their homes on a variety of useful, sturdy baskets. One type we carry are woven from dyed raffia (from a type of palm leaf) woven around a coil of banana leaf stems, called Bukedo. Brightly colored dyes and inventive, progressive patterns are a hallmark of these baskets

The talented weavers of Uganda work from their homes on a variety of these useful, sturdy baskets. Portions of this basket are dyed raffia (from a type of palm leaf) and woven around a coil of banana leaf stems, called Bukedo. The artisan group come up with natural colored dyes and cultural patterns found on both the lid and base of these baskets.