Imena Plateau
Description
The Imena is a limited-edition design created by refugee artisans in honor of World Refugee Day. Louise U. and her group named their design 'Imena' which means 'Faith' in Kinyarwanda.
Louise is based in the Kigeme Refugee Camp and a member of the Hope Cooperative, one of Indego Africa's newest partner cooperatives. In 2023 she joined an interactive design workshop and brought her vision to life. Each original design in the HOPE Collection is a labor of love and an expression of hope.
- 12" W x 3" H
- Hand-dyed in a variety of colors including pink, tan, and white
- Made from strands of sisal wrapped around bunches of sweetgrass
- Includes a loop on the back for hanging
- Locally sourced fibers
- Hang it on the wall, use as a fruit basket, or style as an accent piece in your favorite nook around your home or office
Due to it's handmade quality, some size and color variation may occur
Behind The Design:
Coil weaving is the oldest known weaving technique, with examples dating back 10,000 - 12,000 years. Each of our partners based in Rwanda, including our refugee partners, is skilled in coil weaving. Prized for both functionality and beauty, it's the first technique new artisans learn during vocational training & the first used when joining a cooperative.
Found inside the Agave plant, sisal fibers are fine but incredibly strong, with a naturally light color great for dying. Rwandan artisans often use sisal in their traditional coil weaving technique where hand dyed threads are wrapped around bunches of sweetgrass to create a tight coil that can be woven in a range of colors and patterns.
Impact
The artisan sector is the second largest employer in the developing world. Yet the majority of artisans are women who lack access to export markets, business skills, and the financial tools needed to run successful global enterprises.
We are dedicated to changing that by investing 100% of our profits into education programs for the women who handcraft our products and youth in their communities. Since 2007, we've provided over 1,100 artisans and 250 young people in Rwanda & Ghana with employment opportunities, entrepreneurship training, and consistent access to the global export market.
Care Instructions
Sisal requires minimal care due to it's strength.
We recommend keeping bright colors away from direct sunlight and trimming any stray fibers that may appear over time.
Shipping Information
Orders are typically processed within 1–2 business days. Most items ship within 5 business days, unless otherwise noted. Custom orders and select specialty pieces may require additional processing time.
Additional shipping details can be found here.
Custom Design Help
Looking for expert guidance? Our professional interior design services can bring your vision to life, whether you’re refreshing a single room or redesigning your entire home. To learn more visit Kelly Annalise Interiors at kellyannalise.com.
Return & Refunds
We want you to love your purchase! If something isn’t quite right, most items may be returned within 14 days of delivery, subject to approval. Items must be unused, in original packaging, and meet our return guidelines. Refunds are issued only after returned items are received and inspected.
Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer unless the item is damaged or defective. Tracking is required for all returns.
Damaged item?
Please email us at support@signastyle.com within 2 business days of delivery with photos of the item, packaging, and shipping label so we can assist you and notify our shipping partners.
Need to start a return?
Returns require approval and a completed Return Authorization Form. If payment is reversed through a chargeback, items must still be returned in accordance with our policy. Additional details and exclusions (including final sale items and furniture policies) can be found in our Return & Refund Policy.
