Rwanda

This beautiful and delicate basket is the quintessential Rwandan gift. The artisan weaves for about a week, using valley grasses and banana leaves over a papyrus frame, to create each Traditional Peace Basket.

The Teardrop Basket is handcrafted by artisans of the Peace Baskets Cooperative using the same age-old techniques found in Rwanda’s national museum. Lightweight and delicately woven, this basket makes a beautiful display piece, or can be used to store various treasures!

The Ziga woven earrings are elegantly curved, lightweight and the perfect addition to elevate any look. The women who weave these use natural sisal fibers and age-old basket weaving skills to create the lightweight discs, which we then complete with hypoallergenic earring hooks. “Ziga” means “circle” in Kinyarwanda.

The statement piece you didn’t know you needed! The Kinga woven earrings are a modern update to our classic disc earrings! The women who weave these use natural sisal fibers and age-old basket weaving skills to create the lightweight discs, which we then complete with hypoallergenic earring hooks.

The perfect combination of a statement earring and everyday earring! The women who weave these earrings use natural sisal fibers and age-old basket weaving skills to create the lightweight discs, which we then complete with hypoallergenic earring hooks. “Kimwe” means “same” in Kinyarwanda, like the discs on this earring are the same color!

Introducing our modern twist on the beloved disc design – we have now incorporated a stylish tassel! The women who weave these earrings use natural sisal fibers and age-old basket weaving skills to create the lightweight discs, which we then complete with hypoallergenic earring hooks. “Inshunda” means “tassel” in Kinyarwanda.
Introducing our modern twist on the beloved disc design – we have now incorporated a stylish tassel!

Our loop earrings are a fun and beautiful addition to your wardrobe and great conversation piece. Dress them up or down! If these are statement earrings, we love the statement they make: women across the world, motivated by love. So good. The women who weave these earrings use natural sisal fibers and age-old basket weaving skills to create the lightweight loops, which we then complete with hypoallergenic earring hooks.

Light and delicate, these earrings are woven from natural sisal fibers. The weaving technique is taken from the age-old craft of weaving traditional Rwandan baskets. These are a fun way to add a pop of color to your outfit. They also make a great gift! The tea earrings are actually dyed with Rwandan tea leaves!

Lightweight and fun to wear, these statement earrings are woven from natural sisal fibers. The weaving technique is taken from the age-old craft of weaving traditional Rwandan baskets. The tea earrings are actually dyed with Rwandan tea leaves. The large discs add a great splash of color and style to your outfit, and provide an opportunity to share your love of fair trade with everyone who tells you how much they like your earrings!

Simple, fresh and 100% natural- the Giko bowls bring a bright balance to your basket wall. We also love the Giko on your side table, or used as a riser to highlight other baskets.

Inspired by the sunrise, this asymmetrical design brings a unique accent to any space. Add a pop of texture to your space with the woven detail of the Macy White Home Collection Modern Neutral Daybreak Wall Hanging and Bowls on your wall, down your hallway, or mixed and matched with the full Modern Neutral Woven Collection.

The Zubita features rising and setting sun rays shining up from the horizon. The Zubita Woven Bowl serves as both a functional and decorative piece and can be combined with our Zuba Woven Bowl or stand alone to make a unique statement. Now available in small, medium and large!

The Zuba Bowl, named after the Kinyarwanda word for "sun," exudes a radiant energy that will illuminate your home. With its vibrant color tones, the Zuba Bowl from our collection brings a refreshing burst of light into any space. To complement the Zuba Bowl, we have created the Zubita Woven Bowl, designed as a sunny companion. Now available in small, medium and large!

With each piece spiraling outwards and upwards, the Local + Lejos Zera Bowl offers sturdy and fun storage or stylish flair to your home. Use Small and Medium Zeras to hold jewelry, fruit, or your little odds and ends. Use the Zera Large Tray to entertain or for daily use on your console table. Or leave them empty, hang them on the wall, and let them speak for themselves!

The large woven bowl is flat on the bottom and makes a beautiful tray for serving or display. Imagine the medium bowl on your dining room table filled with warm bread or fruit. The small bowl is a beautiful way to hold jewelry or keys, or it may be filled with small treats and used as a gift basket. Each woven bowl has a loop on the back for hanging- the trio looks gorgeous on a blank wall.

Bold design meets minimalist color. We give you the Local + Lejos Collection Staccato Bowl! The perfect juxtaposition of a sharp, bold pattern and a soft, neutral color palette, the Staccato Bowl is great for those with a minimalistic style.

Introducing the Prism Woven Bowls from our curated collection, available in captivating colorways inspired by both California and Rwanda. For those seeking 100% natural options, explore our Natural Neutral Prism Bowls. Discover the perfect blend of style and sustainability with our exquisite Prism Woven Bowls.

The Neri design is a long-time favorite from the Local + Lejos Collection. Now Neri is available in our Natural Neutral Collection! The calming tea and white colorway is a wonderful neutral addition for your bowl wall. It’s easy to gift because it goes with so many different décor styles.

The Local + Lejos Collection Neli Bowl was appropriately named after the Kinyarwanda word for star. Perfect for keys by the front door or as part of an intricate wall collage, the Neli Bowl is sure to be a household favorite.

Named after its maker expert weaver Vestine, Boutique Vestine Green Woven Bowls were inspired by a fabric Vestine found (pictured). It is a challenge for most weavers to take an established pattern and weave it with perfect balance and excellence in every stitch, but Vestine has a gift. In this new bowl, she shares her gift with all of us.

Can you combine neutral and bold styles? We think so! The Boutique Vertex Woven Bowl set can be mixed with other Boutique designs or stand alone to make a unique statement perfect for any room. This design was inspired by fabric and perfected by expert artisan weaver Alice.

Can you combine neutral and bold styles? We think so! The Boutique Shamrock Woven Bowl set can be mixed with other Boutique designs or stand alone to make a unique statement perfect for any room. Check out the design tile which served as the artisan’s inspiration for this bowl!

Can you combine neutral and bold styles? We think so! The Boutique Kaleidoscope Woven Bowl set can be mixed with other Boutique designs or stand alone to make a unique statement perfect for any room. Check out the piece of fabric that provided expert weaver Vestine inspiration for this bowl (pictured)!

Can you combine neutral and bold styles? We think so! The Boutique Diversiform Gray Woven Bowl set can be mixed with other Boutique designs or stand alone to make a unique statement perfect for any room. Check out the design which served as expert artisan weaver Alexie’s inspiration for these bowls!

Can you combine neutral and bold styles? We think so! The Boutique Diversiform Woven Bowl set can be mixed with other Boutique designs or stand alone to make a unique statement perfect for any room. Check out the design which served as expert artisan weaver Alexie’s inspiration for these bowls!

Can you combine neutral and bold styles? We think so! The Boutique Cactus Blossom Woven Bowl set can be mixed with other Boutique designs or stand alone to make a unique statement perfect for any room. Check out the design tile which served as the artisan’s inspiration for this bowl!

The large woven bowl is flat on the bottom and makes a beautiful tray for serving or display. Imagine the medium woven bowl on your dining room table filled with warm bread or fruit. The small woven bowl is a beautiful way to hold jewelry or keys, or it may be filled with small treats and used as a gift basket. Each woven bowl has a loop on the back for hanging- the trio looks gorgeous on a blank wall.

Simple in its design but powerful in its impact, the Aura Bowl from our exquisite collection is handmade using age old grass-weaving techniques by our artisan partners in Rwanda. The medium bowl is the perfect way to bring a pop of tradition into any space. Made with dried sisal grass and natural dyes, this piece is bold enough to make a statement yet classic enough to withstand the test of time.