{"product_id":"contrast-handle-raffia-tray","title":"Rwandan Contrast Handle Raffia Tray","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack handles frame the golden coil of Rwandan raffia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Contrast Handle Raffia Tray is built in broad concentric rings, allowing the natural grain and color of the fiber to travel visibly across its shallow round form. Two black-wrapped handles rise from opposite sides, interrupting the warm raffia with a strong curved outline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandwoven by women artisans in Rwanda, the tray combines locally sourced raffia with bundles of sweetgrass that give the coiled construction its shape. The result is structured enough to gather objects on a table or counter while retaining the subtle irregularities of fiber wrapped and stitched by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRwandan Fiber Craft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoiled Construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Raffia is wrapped around bundles of sweetgrass and joined into expanding circles to create the tray’s base and low sides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocally Sourced Fibers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Both the raffia surface and sweetgrass foundation come from natural plant materials used by Rwandan weaving communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-Dyed Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The natural body is finished with contrasting black handles that emphasize the tray’s rounded silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by Women Artisans:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Each piece is woven in Rwanda through Indego Africa’s artisan partnerships.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to Gather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoffee Table Arrangement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use the tray to bring candles, books, matches, or small collected objects into one composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit and Bread:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The open, shallow form keeps whole fruit, rolls, or wrapped baked goods easy to see and reach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntryway Landing Place:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gather keys, sunglasses, mail, and other items used on the way in or out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWall Display:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When not in use, the circular coil and black handles allow the tray to function as woven wall decor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCraft with Continuing Impact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndego Africa invests its profits in education programs for the women who make its products and young people in their communities. 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