Senegal Baskets & Hampers

Shown above from left to right: Senegal knitting basket, medium hamper, large hamper, bath bin, and warming basket.

Senegalese baskets are woven from thick coils of cattail grass stalks, held together with interwoven thin, plastic strips that are upcycled from the Senegalese prayer mat factory. We stock Senegalese baskets in a variety of useful shapes and sizes.

Senegal baskets are easy to care for. Visit our Basket Care & Reshaping page to learn about caring for your Senegal baskets.

Medium Hampers

Size: most measure approximately 24"T x 15"W; check the individual product listings for measurements. Handmade baskets will vary in size up to several inches.

Use it for:

• One large load of laundry
• Storing textiles like towels or blankets
• Toy storage

Large Hampers

Our large hampers are surprisingly roomy! Size: most measure approximately 28"T x 16"W or larger; check the individual product listings for measurements. Handmade baskets will vary in size up to several inches.

Use it for:

• Multiple loads of laundry
• Storing bulky textiles like blankets and pillows

Flat Lidded Hampers

Size: most measure approximately 19"H x 14"D; check the individual product listings for measurements. Handmade baskets will vary in size up to several inches.

Use it for:

• One large load of laundry
• Storing textiles like towels or blankets
• Toy storage

Knitting Baskets

Size: most measure approximately 18"L x 11"T x 10"W; check the individual product listings for measurements. Handmade baskets will vary in size up to several inches.

Use it for:

• Storing multiple skeins of yarn for knitting
• Shoes and slippers
• Toy storage
• Craft supply storage
• Rolled towels, hand towels, and washcloths
• Newspapers or magazines

Bath Bins

Size: most measure approximately 13"T x 12"W; check the individual product listings for measurements. Handmade baskets will vary in size up to several inches.

Use it for:

• A small garbage bin with a liner
• Rolled towels, hand towels, and washcloths
• Holding a large potted plant
• Newspapers or magazines
• Holding extra rolls of toilet paper

Warming Baskets 

Size: most measure approximately 12"W, with height varying between the flat lid and pointed lid options; check the individual product listings for measurements. Handmade baskets will vary in size up to several inches.

Use it for:

• Line with a towel and fill with baked goods, like cookies or bread, for a housewarming gift. This is why we named it the "warming basket!"
• Storing cloth masks
• Small toy storage
• Corralling small items and clutter, like remotes or mail
• As a table centerpiece
• Lidded countertop storage for toiletries, like makeup or hair brushes