Shop modern baskets, decor & fair trade gifts, handcrafted by artisans in 15 African nations.
Senegalese craftswomen have excelled at using simple materials - plastic strips and natural grasses - to create baskets of stunning color and variety. Whenever we travel to Senegal (about 2-3 times a year), we work with the women to develop designs that are geared towards a US market.
Outdoor markets like this one outside of Dakar offer baskets in every color of the rainbow. The domed lid style (above) is a traditional Senegalese shape and requires a great deal of talent to form the lid.
Over the last year, we have been working with the weavers to develop "stair step" and chevron designs. Aren't they lovely? These pictured baskets are samples in progress.
Which styles do you like the best? Let us know in the comments so that we can have the baskets shipped back and put on the site!
Hi i love the big baskets! When is the next time you will travelling to Senegal? I prefer a big one with a top above (i do not know in english so well) kind regards Florine
Sign up to get the latest on sales, new releases and more …
© 2020 Swahili Modern.
Florine
July 15, 2019
Hi i love the big baskets! When is the next time you will travelling to Senegal? I prefer a big one with a top above (i do not know in english so well) kind regards Florine