This basket was made by the KOJIMA women's cooperative in Fandriana, Madagascar. Being a part of KOJIMA provides income to single women experiencing homelessness in a way that uses local and sustainable materials. KOJIMA artists harvest raffia, a locally growing and regenerating Malagasy grass, and dye it with local plants like cassava. The raffia is dried, dyed, and woven into the intricate pieces you see here. This piece also incorporates pieces of plastic pollution that was found and cleaned and woven into the basket. We buy these pieces from the artists at prices they set themselves, no questions asked, and share them with you. If you like what you see, make sure to purchase an item or two so we can continue this partnership!
Vohimana is the Malagasy word for village.
Made by Alice
This piece has been discounted by $10 due to slight imperfections in the wrapping of plastic around the handles.
