Senegalese craftswomen weave cattail stalks with strips of plastic to create these decorative storage baskets such as this one.

This design features a low, wide profile with a fitted lid. The baskets measure 11"D x 5"T and are ideal for storing books, food, or linens.

Fair trade and handmade. Due to the handcrafted nature of this item, slight variation may occur.

Wolof women in the West African nation of Senegal hand-weave baskets in the traditional coil weaving method, using natural grass. Interweaving colorful strips of plastic, salvaged from a mat factory in Dakar, the weavers brighten up the baskets and create designs.

Cattails grow abundantly in rural Senegal, making this natural grass a sustainable choice. The Wolof women earn a sustainable income from basket weaving, while enriching homes around the world with modern African craftsmanship.

This storage basket features a fitted, flat lid.

Measures approximately 13" wide by 8" tall. Due to the handcrafted nature of this item, size and design placement may vary slightly.