Kenyan artisans apply congo raffia, a ceremonial textile of the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, to sturdy metal forms to create these folding baskets. Perfectly sized for holding magazines chair-side, this style of folding holder is also loved by crafters since it can be collapsed and carried away on short trips.

Congo raffia is woven from the fiber of raffia palm trees and colored with plant dyes. Since this unique applique textile features a wealth of symbolic shapes, each magazine holder is completely one-of-a-kind.