Straw Hats- Single Weave B0087 Individual 13-inch long Krono bead

Individual 13-inch long Krono bead necklace

The straw is put in bunches and dyed in boiling water

Each half of the split straw is then twisted tightly by rolling it back and forth together to give it strength

trays and hats

then each piece is split in half vertically

Straw Hats- Single Weave B0087 Individual 13-inch long Krono beadOur Vesta Versa Straw, known locally as Kinkahe is collected from the tops of the grass stalk. Kinkahe is known as sweet grass by many. Our hand made baskets, hats and trays are designed by Wajoli and exclusively woven by the indigenous Gurune Frepe people. They are also known as the Frafra tribe. The application of cold water will allow you to reshape by hand. Please allow it to air dry.