Vintage Hima Milk Vessel, Inyanja cable knit Additional pieces may be purchased

Additional pieces may be purchased separately

This headband take six hours for one woman to knit by hand

the child in your life will grow to love this special keepsake created out of kitenge fabrics

To order this custom beanie

Do not iron

Vintage Hima Milk Vessel, Inyanja cable knit Additional pieces may be purchasedA vintage Hima milk vessel (inkongoro) is a special find. This authentic household relic from Rwanda was hand carved from jacaranda wood during the early 20th century. When the vessel cracked from everyday wear and tear, patches were fashioned using bits of aluminum from old pans. The patches create rustic beauty, ensuring no two pieces are alike. On the top of the vessel rests an intricately handwoven lid that has withstood the test of time. Each top