Tall Rwandan baskets—known locally as Agaseke—have long been symbols of peace, generosity, and womanhood. Traditionally given as gifts during weddings, births, and community celebrations, they represent care passed from hand to hand. To give a basket is to share abundance. To receive one is to be honored.
Each piece is woven by women artisans in rural Rwandan cooperatives, using locally gathered sweetgrass and hand-dyed sisal. The form is tall and sculptural, with a tight lid and narrow base—a shape rooted in centuries of tradition. The designs often reflect balance, unity, and protection, rendered in bold yet minimalist geometry.