Handwoven Storage Basket | Black and Natural

Our Handwoven Storage Baskets in Black and Natural are beautifully handcrafted in Tanzania from local milulu grass. Available in three sizes to suit a range of different storage needs, these baskets are perfect for organizing everything from toys and books to linens and laundry or even dry food storage in the kitchen. They also make beautiful woven planters for houseplants (just make sure to add a waterproof liner).

• Ethically made - Handwoven by skilled craftswomen in Tanzania, supporting traditional craft and providing a vital source of income.
• Sustainable materials - Made from locally sourced milulu grass, a natural material that grows abundantly in wetlands.
• Timeless design - Classic black and natural colour in a stylish design to complement both traditional and contemporary settings.
• Versatile sizing - Available in three different sizes to meet a variety of storage needs, from small items to larger household essentials.

Details

Dimensions (approx.)

Small: Diameter 19-21cm x Height 19-21cm

Medium: Diameter 25-27cm x Height 25-27cm

Large: Diameter 30-32cm x Height 30-32cm

Composition: Milulu grass

Care: Spot clean with water. Basket can be re-shaped by spraying with cold water and moulding using your hands - allow to dry out thoroughly. Colours may fade in direct sunlight.

About the maker

The Basket Room partner with over 3,000 weavers across Kenya, Ghana and East Africa. Sustainability is at the core of everything they do, from slow production methods and the materials and dyes used, to their supply chain and logistics. These baskets are handwoven by skilled craftswomen working as part of a network of village cooperatives in Tanzania. As is the case with most basket weavers in Africa, the art of weaving has usually been passed down the family line, though these Tanzanian weavers are also regularly trained in product development and new weaving techniques. In general, the weavers have grown up as subsistence farmers, but climate challenges and spiralling living costs mean that they can no longer rely on this to sustain themselves. Consequently, basket weaving provides an increasingly vital source of income for the weavers and their families.