Starburst Basket, Guatemala oos In the mountains of Ethiopia

In the mountains of Ethiopia farmers find old bullet casings from previous wars and melt them down to be re-purposed into beautiful beads

Bold yet elegant

They are paid excellent wages and some have received micro loans to start their own businesses

5" in diameter and 3" high

Measures approximately 2" long

Starburst Basket, Guatemala oos In the mountains of EthiopiaThis stunning basket is designed and handcrafted by Mayan women in a fair trade cooperative in Guatemala. It is intricately woven of pajon (a native wild grass) and pine needles, and accented with colorful raffia ribbon. Sturdy and extremely well made, this lovely basket can be used to hold your treasures or displayed to show off its beautiful interior. And it will bring the fresh smell of natural grasses into your home. Wild grass, pine needles. 11.