Rwanda Path to Peace Baskets

Posted in Art, Things of Beauty by evie s. on June 30th, 2008

These baskets are not only beautiful, but they support a wonderful cause.

The Story
In 1994, Rwanda was torn apart by a brutal and swift genocide—in roughly 100 days, close to one million Rwandan citizens were murdered. In the aftermath, the population of this small African nation was nearly 70% women. Faced with an uncertain future, these women turned to their past and reclaimed their unique heritage of weaving. Drawing strength from this common history and ancient art form, brave women from both sides of the conflict organized groups of weavers, in an effort to rebuild their communities and their lives…together.
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The Baskets
A collection of exquisite, one-of-a-kind works of art hand-woven by the women of Rwanda. The sale of these baskets puts real, sustainable income into the hands of the weavers, changing their lives in remarkable ways.
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