MADINI: Black/Natural Patterned Pendant Shade

MADINI: Black/Natural Patterned Pendant ShadeBoasting tribal inspired stripes in black against a natural sisal base, the MADINI will bring a natural sense of texture and style to any room. Skillfully handwoven from indigenous sisal fibres, these stunning lampshades are produced in Eastern Kenya by members of a fair trade cooperative all members of the highly creative Kamba tribe. Most of these weavers are primarily farmers, reliant on rainfall to grow crops and breed livestock. Basket weaving

Basket weaving - a skill passed along the generations in many families – has become a source of alternative income for these communities during the dry seasons

since most of the weavers in this cooperative are subsistence farmers who use basket weaving as an alternative means of income when crop production dwindles

Since 1970

Wherever you pop your woven storage basket

It is our mission to build relationships with the most talented weavers across Africa

With a full grass skirt and a sweet little halo atop her head

With a bold pink rim against un-dyed grass

You can read more about these weavers HERE

The craftswomen behind our UTULIVU baskets have learned the meticulous art weaving from their mothers and grandmothers

but prolific drought makes it increasingly difficult for families to make ends meet

Perfect for use as either a front basket or as a pannier attached to the back of your bike

Large and robust enough for storing your logs and kindling yet soft and supple enough to be used as nursery storage