Banana Bark Blocked Vase
Banana Bark Blocked Vase
Banana Bark Blocked Vase

Banana Bark Blocked Vase

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Regular price$120
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  • 100% Fair Trade
  • Free U.S. Shipping $80+
  • Low stock - 2 items left
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HANDMADE IN UGANDA


Intricately crafted with the finest materials, our vases are a beautiful addition to your home decor!

This gorgeous home accessory will look stunning anywhere in your house. Use as statement accent decor your wall shelves and coffee table. Fill with fresh or faux flowers (comes with a glass insert!) to highlight the beautifully dyed raffia. Bundle with other beautiful handwoven vases and place next to accent lamps on your home office desk.

A couple additional vase styling tips: serve chilled white wine in it at your next dinner party or organize your wooden spoons on the countertop. It’s clear this might just be the most versatile vase you’ve ever purchased.

These delicately textured and woven vases were made by groups of women in small cooperatives across rural areas of Uganda in an ethical, fair trade environment. They weave together grass and raffia using a sewing needle to achieve these incredible pieces of art.


Specifications
  • Approximately 9” D x 21” H
  • Comes with a glass insert for use with fresh flowers
  • Fair Trade, Nest Seal of Transparency
  • Made in Uganda
  • Products are made from all natural fibers of raffia and banana fibers
  • Organic dyes are used to dye the raffia
  • Profiled weaver tag is attached to each product

*All products are made by hand with love and vary slightly in color and size.

Made in an ethical, fair trade environment. Handwoven by a cooperative of women located in rural Uganda this one of a kind piece takes a day to complete.


Care Instructions
  • Made of natural fibers and grass; do not submerge in water.
  • If necessary, use a damp cloth to wipe or spot clean the basket.
  • Avoid using chemicals or detergents.

Meaning & Purpose

Uganda, officially known as the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country located in the central/east region of Africa. It borders Kenya, South Sudan, D.R. of the Congo, Tanzania, and Rwanda. It is geographically known for Lake Victoria which makes up for a large portion of its southern region. Uganda is within the Nile Basin, which causes equatorial climate conditions within the country. Uganda gained its independence from the UK in 1962 and the current capital is Kampala. Uganda is known for coffee, tea and other raw material exports, and now, today baskets and artisan craft are becoming a pride of the nation.

No returns on sale items.

Kazi exists to create fair living wages, good working conditions and market access for artisans.  Some might call this “fair trade”, we call it good business. 

We are the first of 5 companies to receive the highly regarded Nest Seal. Every year we undergo an onsite audit in each country and with each cooperative to earn the right to mark our products with this important seal. 

When you see the Nest Seal you have the confidence to know products have been ethically handcrafted in a home or small workshop. This means fair wages are paid, good working conditions are provided, there are no children or forced labor in the workforce, materials are traced and fairly sourced and all aspects of the production and material processes (like dyeing) are in consideration of the environment and safe working environments. 

Read our full Fair Trade Statement

Free shipping to the continental United States on all orders $80+.

Orders $39.99 and below: $4.99 flat rate

Orders $40-$79.99: $7.99 flat rate

Orders typically ship within 3-7 business days. Express shipping is available.

At this time we do not offer shipping outside the US.

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Our Purpose
Beautiful Design that Empowers Women & Communities in Africa

Kazi exists to create high demand for expertly woven goods from skilled artisans.

Our work with work with Nest ensures that our wages and practices meet the highest possible standards, evolving with the global marketplace in real time.

The fair wage we provide increases income ten-fold in many cases, which then filters into local economies and communities.

The results: Skilled African Women Weave Our Creations and Forever Change Their Worlds.

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03/13/2024
Karen B.
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Banana bark blocked vase

It is a good accent piece and makes quite a statement by way of its graphic design, handsome looks and large size. I love the color scheme. The photo of it on your site shows the light areas as a white. Mine looks a lot more yellow. It is nicely done but seems a little flexible. I might have imagined it would have been more rigid. But not being a basket expert I may be off on that. I don't think I have to be African-American to appreciate African design and I have other African baskets as well as other African design motifs around the house. I am glad I have this new basket and I like it quite a lot. Thank you Kazi.

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