At DPDO’s Women’s Center in North Darfur, Sudan, success is named Hawa, Khadiga, Fatiah, Miriam, and Aisha.
They are some of the master craftswomen united in a cooperative enterprise to produce unique basketry. They are young women, older women, heads of households, mothers with infants – all devoted to their artistry as a means to earn income for their families’ needs.
Their Cooperative supports 275 of the hardest working women in Sudan.
At DPDO’s Women’s Center in North Darfur, Sudan, success is named Hawa, Khadiga, Fatiah, Miriam, and Aisha.
They are some of the master craftswomen united in a cooperative enterprise to produce unique basketry. They are young women, older women, heads of households, mothers with infants – all devoted to their artistry as a means to earn income for their families’ needs.
Their Cooperative supports 275 of the hardest working women in Sudan.
Basket of Peace
Well-crafted with distinctive color or design signatures, these small baskets take up little space but make a huge statement. A unique hideaway for your secret treasures. Our favorite basket of the collection.
Dimensions: 5″ tall, 5-6″ wide with lid
Colors: a combination of burnt orange, violet, crimson, and black.
Recommended retail price: $28 – $30
Wholesale price per unit: $15.00. Six units per order.
Gift of the Desert
This bowl-shaped basket makes a dramatic statement on your table. Display and serve fruit, bread, cookies and other delectables in a manner befitting their flavor and beauty
Dimensions: 2″ tall, 7-9″ wide
Colors: Buff with designs in black, violet, crimson, or emerald
Recommended retail price: $28
Wholesales price per unit: $14.00. Six units per order, in assorted colors
Trivets
Colorful, durable protection for your tabletop or unique wall décor.
Approximate diameters: 5”, 7” and 9”. Set of three. Price $10.00/set
Minimum order : 2 sets (total 6 trivets)
Recommended retail price: $20 per set
Basket of Hope
A work of art to display in your home or office. Also colorful, sturdy storage for makeup, craft supplies, sewing notions, snacks, or a dazzling nest for your favorite potted plant.
Dimensions: 5.5″ tall, 6-7″ wide with lid (slightly smaller than previous stock)
Colors: burnt orange, violet, crimson, and black.
Recommended retail price: $35
Wholesale price per unit: $16.50. Six units per order.
Seconds
SECONDS SALE – All products
The May shipment of baskets contained a number of baskets that are less than perfect. The imperfections include dye bleeding from designs, loose weaves, broken weaves, and inexpert craftswomanship.
Our quality control standards have been fully implemented at Kassab camp, but we have some work to do with the weavers at our new center in Abu Shouk camp. Some women who are less skilled in the craft join the Center to earn regular income. These are women looking for a second chance and we do not turn them away.
Going forward, we are maintaining a high level of quality control. We encourage all the new weavers to learn from the masters in the group.
We have a a few hundred SECONDS. They represent a lot of work by women in desperate circumstances.
The baskets are serviceable and structurally sound – but not decorative in a “gifty” way. These SECONDS could be used for storage of supplies – crayons, pens, etc — in schools, community centers and homes.
We are selling the SECONDS at cost. This way we preserve the income lifeline of all the weavers.
Cost per item: $7-10. We will accept any reasonable offer for quantities over 25.
Please contact Susan Burgess-Lent 202-393-8150
Basket of Strength
SOLD OUT ! Special order, 2-3 months for delivery.
Our largest basket. An exquisite collector’s treasure!
Dimensions: 7-8″ tall; 10-11″ wide with lid
Color palette: Violet, crimson, forest green, black, buff
Recommended retail: $65
Price per unit: $32 6 units per order