Using locally harvested cattail stalks and strips of plastic used to make prayer mats, a network of women in Senegal are working together to create these beautiful handcrafted baskets.
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In the west African nation of Senegal, the Wolof women create beautiful baskets from the strips of plastic recycled from prayer mats and locally harvested cattail stalks. Merging modern materials and traditional weaving skills with local sustainable natural fibers allows the Wolof women to provide for their families while sharing their beautiful creations with around the world.
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