Although these traditional basket weavers rarely leave this corner of northwest Senegal, their creations are highly sought after in places like the United States and France. The price for authentic Senegalese baskets can be astronomical abroad, with little of the markup going to the weavers.


Senegal's baskets are in demand abroad, but women weavers ask where's the money?

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