ibiseke

How to say it

Meaning

tall, tapering woven baskets traditionally used to carry or store food, often given as ceremonial gifts.

Good to know

plural of igiseke (ibi-/igi- class); associated with traditional Rwandan craft and ceremonial gift-giving.

Examples

• Ibiseke byubatswe n'abakobwa bo mu Rwanda bizwi cyane.The tall baskets woven by Rwandan women are well known.
• Waguze ibiseke ku isoko ry'ubukorikori?Did you buy the tall baskets at the craft market?
• Ntitwagize ibiseke byo guha abashyitsi bacu.We had no tall baskets to give our guests.
• Tuzatanga ibiseke ku bashyitsi mu birori by'ubukwe.We will give tall baskets to guests at the wedding ceremony.

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