RAFFIA SPLIT PLACEMAT

Handwoven out of natural and hand-dyed black raffia fibers wrapped around bunches of sweetgrass. Made from locally sourced fibers.

*No two placemats are alike, every twist, wrap, and weave is done entirely by hand! ⁠ Due to the handmade quality, some size and color variation may occur.

Made from strands of sisal wrapped around bunches of sweetgrass.

12" D

Spot clean.

Bright colors will fade in direct sunlight.

Since 2007, Indego Africa has been propelling the creation, growth, and sustainability of women-owned businesses in Africa by providing artisans with a global market for their handmade products and investing in their education.

Their partnership with groups of artisan women in Rwanda & Ghana lead to the creation of handcrafted products that bring beauty into the world through modern design, time-honored techniques, and genuine artisan skill.

They are dedicated to investing 100% of their profits into education programs for the women who handcraft their products and youth in their communities. Since 2007, they've provided over 1,100 artisans and 250 young people in Rwanda & Ghana with employment opportunities, entrepreneurship training, and consistent access to the global export market.

They help preserve traditional craft by sourcing natural fibers from the communities where they work.

They celebrate handmade work by investing in rich cultural traditions and diverse artisan skills.