Ethiopian baskets are made from a range of materials including reeds, straw, grasses, palm leaves, ensete (false banana) leaves, bamboo and even string. Traditionally, women would use natural dyes to create muted tones for the designs on the baskets. Although natural dyes are still used in traditional baskets, most artisans use chemically dyed grasses to create brightly colored baskets. Most weavers also use knives and awls to trim the fibers and blunt tapestry needles to create coiled baskets. We tend to corporate the traditional Ethiopian weaving pattern with modern contemporary designs with range of color patterns, shapes and size to accommodate the need of the modern home.