Raffia Basket - Burgundy Twist, UgandaHandmade beauty from Ugandan traditional artisans. The interior fiber forming the core of each coil is banana fiber, around which raffia palm is wrapped. With each wrapping, the fiber is threaded through the previous coil to form the basket. Raffia fibers are used in textiles, basket making, rope making, garden string, construction and for roofing. Raffia palm, banana fiber 13Dx3H inches Made in Uganda