Nesting Basket: Paragon

Sizes:

• NBS: 20 cm diameter
• NBM: 28 cm diameter
• NBL: 34 cm diameter

Our nesting baskets are woven using sustainably harvested lutindzi grass and are available in three sizes woven in a square pattern.

All our grasses are hand-dyed, which creates slight variations due to the seasons and the hands that worked the grass. We believe these slight irregularities are a part of the beauty of handmade products.

Gone Rural was founded in 1992 by Jenny Thorne with the vision to create economic empowerment for women living in rural Eswatini. There are often few employment opportunities in these remote areas; however, with Gone Rural’s enterprise model, the women can earn an income weaving from their homes while taking care of daily household tasks, childcare, and farming.

From 30 artisans in 1992, Gone Rural today offers home-based work to 750 rural women and full-time employment to 14 people. We provide market access, product design, materials, and training for our artisans to continue earning an income for their beautiful traditional handcraft. The skills are handed from mother to daughter, and with every strand woven, we preserve a very special part of Eswatini’s rich cultural history.