Bonnie Creations Woven Raffia Basket by Bronwyn Milliecon 17.2cm in Diameter

Description

This small, handmade basket is tightly woven using natural and hand-dyed raffia in earthy tones of brown and green around the rim, with a hint of yellow beneath the rim, and the rest of the basket in natural raffia. Measuring 17.2 cm in diameter and 2.5 cm in height, it is a beautifully crafted piece that reflects many hours of skilled weaving. Perfect as a decorative item or for holding small treasures.

Bronwyn Minniecon, based in Cairns, is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artist. She honours her Gooreng Gooreng/Gubbi Gubbi heritage from her father and her Torres Strait Islander roots from Moa and Darnley Islands through her art. Bronwyn actively shares her cultural knowledge with her children and grandchildren, ensuring the stories and traditions of both her cultures are carried forward.

• Handmade in Australia
• Materials: natural raffia, hand-dyed raffia
• Size: approximately 17.2 cm in diameter, 2.5 cm high
• Bonnie Creations is an Indigenous-owned business