Annie B. Plateau Sweetgrass Bowl - Sunflower

In Rwanda, Ghana and refugee camps, artisans, most of them women, make heirloom quality pieces that blend heritage technique with modern design. Since 2007, Indego Africa has worked to help women owned businesses in Africa grow, and today it partners with 26 independent, artisan owned businesses, which the company says are primarily owned by women.

Indego Africa sources its materials from local markets and farms, using fibers indigenous to the countries where it works, and says each product, from weaving to woodcarving, is handcrafted using heritage techniques. It builds long term, transparent relationships with its artisan partners, working together to set fair pricing and ensure fair wages.

Through business, leadership and vocational training, Indego Africa helps its partners become self sufficient entrepreneurs who run and scale their own businesses. Its artisan partners work with Indego Africa, not for it, and the company believes that when women are supported, they become powerful engines of growth for their families and communities.

• Sisal fiber strands
• Sweetgrass bunches
• Natural hand-dyed colorants

• 12 inches wide
• 3 inches high
• Natural size variations due to handmade quality
• Includes hanging loop for wall mounting

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• Spot clean only when needed
• Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent color fading
• Store in dry location to maintain natural fiber integrity
• Handle gently to preserve handwoven structure

Q: What materials is this plateau made from?
A: This plateau is handwoven from sisal strands wrapped around bunches of sweetgrass, both locally sourced natural fibers that are hand-dyed in vibrant colors.

Q: How can I display or use this piece?
A: The plateau works beautifully as a fruit basket, decorative accent piece, or wall hanging using the built-in loop on the back. Many people create gallery wall clusters with multiple pieces.

Q: Will my plateau look exactly like the photo?
A: Each plateau is handmade, so slight variations in size and color naturally occur. This ensures your piece is completely unique while maintaining the same beautiful sunflower motif and color palette.

Q: How does purchasing this support artisans?
A: The maker invests 100% of profits into education programs for the women artisans who craft these pieces, providing business training and access to global markets.

Q: What's the significance of the sunflower design?
A: The sunflower motif honors Ann Bernadette Zeis and supports a scholarship fund that provides women artisans in Rwanda with advanced business education.

Q: How should I care for this natural fiber piece?
A: Spot clean when needed and keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading. The natural fibers are durable but gentle care helps preserve the handwoven beauty.

Q: Is this suitable as a gift?
A: The maker notes that these sweetgrass plateaus make ideal housewarming gifts, combining functional beauty with meaningful cultural significance and artisan impact.

The Maker’s Circle represents the heart of what we believe in. Our 10 guiding values reflect how we curate, connect, and celebrate the people behind the goods within our slow living community. These are the values our makers strive for.

1. Slow Living Values – Purpose driven, intentional creation
2. Transparent Sourcing – Honest origins and clear practices
3. Safe Materials – Non toxic, body safe, and eco friendly
4. Small Batch Crafted – Made in limited quantities with care
5. Handmade Quality – Human touch and artisan skill in every detail
6. Timeless Craftsmanship – Enduring beauty and thoughtful function
7. Ethical Production – Fair labor and responsible practices
8. Sustainable Practices – Respect for nature at every stage
9. Positive Energy – Made with love, gratitude, and good intention
10. Conscious Packaging – Minimal, recyclable, or biodegradable materials

Each item ships directly from the maker’s workshop or studio. You may receive multiple packages, each crafted and packed by the artisans themselves.

We want you to love what you ordered, but we understand returns happen. Most items can be returned within 30 days if unused and in original condition. Some makers have unique return policies, which we honor respectfully.

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