HANDMADE IN UGANDA

Wow guests with your baking skills and this gorgeous cake stand for the best eco-friendly, globally minded party display!

Beautifully created out of sweet grass and raffia, our cake stands are a stunning addition to your serving & hostess set up. This beautiful accent decor will be your new statement piece for your kitchen island, dining room table set, or coffee table. You can also match them with your favorite table linens for the perfect table set. Use this woven basket to display fresh cookies, cupcakes, or party appetizers.

Not only will your guests praise the delicious food on display, they'll compliment your exquisite style!

These delicately textured and woven cake stands 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 11” D x 6” H
• 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

Cleaning

• 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.