Agaseke Handcrafts Making in Ruhengeri
Ruhengeri, Rwanda
Trip Type: Cultural Tours
Duration: Flexible
Crafts produced by the Red Rocks Women Co-operative Rwanda have a long history and culture of making beautifully handcrafted items. Customarily woven by women, the Agaseke basket is known for its impressive quality and associated cultural traditions. The basket is a decorating gift item, commonly referred to as "peace baskets", that families in Rwanda give to their daughters during marriage ceremonies. It is a precious feminine gift that has connotations of beauty and love.
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Crafts produced by the Red Rocks Women Co-operative Rwanda have a long history and culture of making beautifully handcrafted items. Customarily woven by women, the Agaseke basket is known for its impressive quality and associated cultural traditions. The basket is a decorating gift item, commonly referred to as "peace baskets", that families in Rwanda give to their daughters during marriage ceremonies. It is a precious feminine gift that has connotations of beauty and love.Red Rocks is an intercultural exchange center in Rwanda which promotes peace through cultural tourism, storytelling, Biking, Hiking, weaving, cooking crafts and other events.
During you visit to Redrocks Cultural center, you'll be introduced to different designs of handcraft ranging from neatly woven baskets to Imigongo art designs. As the guest, you'll partake in learning how these crafts are made, from raw materials to finished decorated pieces of art. All the materials used, are local, including the paints. At the end of this experience you'll appreciate the art of Rwandan culture and you'll also be allowed to buy some product to take home as a souvenir.
During you visit to Redrocks Cultural center, you'll be introduced to different designs of handcraft ranging from neatly woven baskets to Imigongo art designs. As the guest, you'll partake in learning how these crafts are made, from raw materials to finished decorated pieces of art. All the materials used, are local, including the paints. At the end of this experience you'll appreciate the art of Rwandan culture and you'll also be allowed to buy some product to take home as a souvenir.
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