$42.00
This simple black sisal fruit basket is dressed up with natural white stripes and short handles. The square bottom gives this useful basket a modern profile.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 10"L x 10"W x 9"H
Crafted from: Sisal fiber, dye
Made in: Kenya
About the Artisans:
In the rural Kenyan countryside around the city of Kitui, women specialize in weaving the tough fibers of the agave sisalana plant. Sisal's spiky leaf clusters erupt from a dry landscape and often requires long journeys to gather. Once woven, these womens' totes are sold to local and international markets. Singing, dancing, and chatting make weaving for export an enjoyable social event!
$145.00
Wolof women in Senegal craft these beautiful nesting storage baskets from cattail stalks and strips of salvaged plastic. Each basket has a flat lid with a braided handle, and cutout handles on each side.
Sold as a set of two baskets. Because these are handcrafted items, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions:
Large: 18"L x 18"W x 14"H
Small: 14"L x 14"W x 11"H
Crafted from: Cattail stalks, plastic strips
Made in: Senegal
Due to the handmade nature of this item, some variation is expected. Read our Statement on Handmade Variation to learn more. Fair trade.
$240.00
This set of handcrafted baskets features three of our favorite styles (the iconic Peace Corps hamper, open top bin, and small round storage basket) in contrasting black and white.
Each basket is carefully handmade by a talented Wolof woman in rural Senegal.
Sold as a set of three baskets. Because this is a handcrafted item, each may vary slightly.
Dimensions:
Large: 19"H x 15"W x 15"D
Med: 13" H x 12"W x 12"D
Small: 6"H x 12"W x 12"D
Crafted from: Typha (cattail) stalks, plastic
Made in: Senegal
Due to the handcrafted nature of this item, some variation is expected. [Click to read our Statement on Handmade Variation]
$88.00
Rural Kamba women in Kenya hand weave these open top handbags from tough sisal fibers and attach leather handles. Stylish and durable, the perfect addition to any wardrobe!
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each may vary slightly.
Dimensions: 12"L x 12"W x 12"H (to top of bag), 18"H (to top of handles)
Crafted from: Sisal, dye, leather
Made in: Kenya
About the Artisans:
In the rural Kenyan countryside around the city of Kitui, women specialize in weaving the tough fibers of the agave sisalana plant. Sisal's spiky leaf clusters erupt from a dry landscape and often requires long journeys to gather. Once woven, these womens' totes are sold to local and international markets. Singing, dancing, and chatting make weaving for export an enjoyable social event!
$42.00
This simple white sisal fruit basket is dressed up with black stripes and short handles. The square bottom gives this useful basket a modern profile.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 10"L x 10"W x 9"H
Crafted from: Sisal fiber, dye
Made in: Kenya
About the Artisans:
In the rural Kenyan countryside around the city of Kitui, women specialize in weaving the tough fibers of the agave sisalana plant. Sisal's spiky leaf clusters erupt from a dry landscape and often requires long journeys to gather. Once woven, these womens' totes are sold to local and international markets. Singing, dancing, and chatting make weaving for export an enjoyable social event!