Do you love handmade products? Do you love to help in a do-good project? I was sent this hand woven basket from Macy’s which is a part of The Rwanda Path to Peace project which was founded by Willa Shalit, a committed leader on the road to helping establish a hopeful future for Rwandan women. Shalit started the project in 2005, when she partnered with Macy’s to make the dream of recovery possible by selling woven baskets made by Rwandan women.

The women who have participated in this project are incredible and have found a way to restore hope and love among their communities and families with the sale of their baskets. They’ve gained respect among the men in their community and have been able to provide new clothes and food to their families and children because of the money they’ve raised.

These baskets are a symbol of strength and courage among the Rwandan women who weave them. Macy’s is devoted to assisting the women of Rwanda in creating a sustainable future. This holiday give back and create a beautiful table centerpiece.

The basket has multiple uses, it can be used to add accent to your table or use it as a bread basket. I plan on using it both ways. On Thanksgiving as we pass bread, we will tell what we’re thankful for. It will also be an opportunity to tell my family about these artisans from Rwanda and their baskets that tell their story.

Crafted by skilled artisans in Rwanda, it’s also a great way to show your support for fair trade.

• A fair trade collection in partnership with Full Circle Exchange
• Naturally dyed sisal coil-sewn over bundled sweetgrass
• Hand-woven in Rwanda
• Dimensions: 12″
• Artisans receive half the wholesale price for each item sold
• Because each bowl is a unique work of art, variations in size and color will occur
• Includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Get your basket or piece of beautiful artwork at Macy’s today and share your story.