Woven Baskets

Handmade by artisans in Rwanda, these "trivets" are crafted from sustainable sisal fibers that are hand-dyed and then woven into works of art!  They add the perfect amount of color and texture to your home!  Can be used as a hot pad, trivet, or just a decorative wall hanging. Fair Trade.

Handwoven with natural sisal fibers, these beautiful coasters are a great addition to your home decor.  

Approx. 4" diameter

Fair Trade, made by artisans in Rwanda

Handmade by artisans in Rwanda, these baskets are crafted from sustainable sisal fibers that are hand-dyed and then woven into works of art!  They add the perfect amount of color and texture to your home.  Fair Trade.

Our oval baskets are perfect for serving bread or chips (just line with a cloth napkin), or anything else you can dream of!

Measurements vary slightly, but these baskets are typically 12” long x 7” wide x 3” tall. 

Handwoven from sustainable sisal fibers, these colorful vases add a beautiful touch to your home decor. 
Use them for storing kitchen utensils or add a glass vase inside for flowers. 

Fair trade, handmade in Rwanda

Wolof women in Senegal weave this colorful storage container by binding cattail stalks with colorful strips of plastic purchased as salvaged end cuts at a mat factory in Dakar.

The result is a useful piece of handcrafted decorative art that brings together natural materials, traditional weaving methods and modern recycled materials in a fun and whimsical way.

Origin: Senegal

Size: 8.5"T x 8.5"D

Materials: Typha (cattails), plastic strips

Fair Trade.

Wolof women living in rural Senegal utilize salvaged strips of plastic and cattail stalks to create vibrant, useful baskets for the home. These scaled-down lidded baskets are a great way to present small gifts and baked goods.

Origin: Senegal

Size: 5.5"D x 6.5"T (size may vary slightly)

Materials: Cattail stalks, plastic strips

Handmade by artisans in Rwanda, these adorable bowls are crafted from sustainable sisal fibers that are hand-dyed and then woven into works of art!  They add the perfect amount of color and texture to your home.  Fair Trade.

Handwoven in Rwanda from natural, sustainable sisal fibers. 
Perfect for adding color and texture to your home!

Approx. 7-8” diameter

Handmade from sustainable, renewable sisal fibers, these woven pots are perfect for decorating your home, holding plants, or storage.

Fair trade, made by artisans in Rwanda

6" base diameter x 5-6" high (varies slightly)

This gorgeous set of handcrafted baskets features three nesting sizes in three distinctive yet complementary patterns in blue and cream tones. Each basket is carefully handmade by a talented Wolof woman in rural Senegal.

Sold individually. Because this is a handcrafted item, each may vary slightly.

Dimensions:
Large: 18"L x 18"W x 28"H
Med: 16"L x 16"W x 22"H
Small: 13-14"L x 13-14"W x 19-20"H

Crafted from: Typha (cattail) stalks, plastic

Made in: Senegal

Handmade by artisans in Rwanda, these adorable bowls are crafted from sustainable sisal fibers that are hand-dyed and then woven into works of art!  They add the perfect amount of color and texture to your home.  Fair Trade.

Artisans wrap even sections of upcycled cotton sari fabric (chindi) and cotton string around natural handwoven kaisa grass, lending color and texture to this sturdy basket.

Fitted lid has loop handle.

Fabric color and pattern will vary.

19"h x 16" diameter

Fair trade.

Made in India

These finely woven storage baskets are handcrafted in Kenya from the fiber of the agave sisalana plant, dyed to a deep blue hue. These three little nesting containers are dressed up with colorful beads and can be used to store small items throughout the home.

Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.

Dimensions:
Small: 3"L x 3"W x 2"H
Med: 4"L x 4"W x 4"H
Large: 5"L x 5"W x 5"H

Crafted from: Sisal, beads

Made in: Kenya

Fair Trade

This versatile set of nesting baskets is handwoven by talented rural Kenyan women using strands of hand-dyed sisal and banana fiber. These rustic natural fiber baskets feature bold contrast between rough sisal and earthy, variegated banana leaf fiber.

We recommend spraying lightly with cold water to reshape baskets.

Dimensions:
Small: 6"L x 6"W x 6"H
Large: 8"L x 8"W x 8"H

Crafted from: Sisal fiber, banana fiber, dye

Made in: Kenya

Handmade from sustainable, renewable sisal fibers, these woven pots are perfect for decorating your home, holding plants, or storage.

Fair trade, made by artisans in Rwanda

Large: 7.5" diameter, 7.5" tall, 6.75" opening

Medium: 5" diameter, 5" tall, 4.5" opening

Small: 4" diameter, 3.5" tall, 3.5" opening

As each item is handmade, sizes varies slightly

This versatile set of nesting baskets is handwoven by talented rural Kenyan women using strands of hand-dyed sisal and banana fiber. These rustic natural fiber baskets feature bold contrast between rough sisal and earthy, variegated banana leaf fiber.

We recommend spraying lightly with cold water to reshape baskets.

Dimensions:
Small: 6"L x 6"W x 6"H
Large: 8"L x 8"W x 8"H

Crafted from: Sisal fiber, banana fiber, dye

Made in: Kenya

Wolof women handcraft this sturdy bath bin from cattail stalks and salvaged plastic strips. In rural villages, women craft baskets to preserve traditional craft methods and provide financial support for their growing families.

Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.

Dimensions: 12"L x 12"W x 13"H

Crafted from: Typha (cattail) stalks, plastic

Made in: Senegal

These blue jean baskets are handmade from recycled denim scraps, woven by artisans in Bangladesh to form fun and sturdy storage for any room.

Color may vary slightly.

Small: 6 1/4"h x 8 1/2"dia

Large: 8"h x 9"dia.

Handmade by artisans in Rwanda, these adorable bowls are crafted from sustainable sisal fibers that are hand-dyed and then woven into works of art!  They add the perfect amount of color and texture to your home.  Fair Trade.

Measurements vary- approx. 4" diameter, 2.5" high

Three tall floor baskets handcrafted with assorted sari handles offer organization in style.

DIMENSIONS:

Small 17" L, 12" W, 10" H;

Medium 20" L, 14" W, 11.5" H;

Large 22" L, 16" W, 13" H

Made in India

This is an elephant you'll want in your room! Made of natural hogla rope and leaves, complete with black jute eyes and hogla rope tail. Dimensions: 9 3/4"h x 11 3/4"w x 15 3/4"l.

Is your elephant looking a little flat? He's had a long journey! Here's how to reshape his ears:

Handmade from sustainable, renewable sisal fibers, these woven pots are perfect for decorating your home and holding plants in style. Includes attached ropes for hanging  

Fair trade, made by artisans in Rwanda

7" diameter x 5.25" high

Handmade by artisans in Rwanda, these adorable bowls are crafted from sustainable sisal fibers that are hand-dyed and then woven into works of art!  They add the perfect amount of color and texture to your home.  Fair Trade.

Measurements vary- approx. 4" diameter, 2.5" high

Handmade from sustainable, renewable sisal fibers, these woven pots are perfect for decorating your home, holding plants, or storage.

Fair trade, made by artisans in Rwanda

Large: 7.5" diameter, 7.5" tall, 6.75" opening

Medium: 5" diameter, 5" tall, 4.5" opening

Small: 4" diameter, 3.5" tall, 3.5" opening

As each item is handmade, sizes varies slightly

Materials:  Typha (cattail) stalks, plastic 

Handwoven from cattail stalks and upcycled plastic.

• Small: 7"T x 11"D
• Medium: 9.25"T x 14"D
• Large: 11"T x 16"D
• Handcrafted in Senegal

This stylish basket set features brown and cream plastic strands coil woven around cattail stalks in a beautiful diamond pattern. Each basket is carefully handcrafted by a talented rural Wolof women in Senegal. Because these are handcrafted items, each will vary slightly.

This beautiful basket is handcrafted by rural Wolof women in Senegal from cattail stalks and strips of salvaged plastic. With a snug fitting lid, our warming baskets are a perfect way to present baked goods to loved ones, or to create a memorable gift basket of your own design.

Dimensions: 13"L x 13"W x 15"H

Crafted from: Millet stalks, plastic strips

Made in: Senegal

Fair trade

Wolof women in rural Senegal utilize salvaged plastic strips and abundant dried cattail stalks to create these incredibly handy oval knitting baskets. A perfect way to blend storage and art, in any room of the home.

Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.

Dimensions: 16-17"L x 14-15"W x 10"H

Crafted from: Plastic strips, cattail stalks

Made in: Senegal

Ideal for storage, carriage, or colorful decor, each Bolga basket makes an extraordinary impact. In one of the most impoverished areas of Ghana, women weavers are earning a sustainable income as they craft these distinctive elephant grass baskets using traditional techniques, patterns, and colors. Due to handmade nature, size, shape, and color may vary. Height listed includes handle. Sm: 10 1/2"h x 13"dia; Lg: 14 1/2"h x 14"dia.

Reshaping Your Bolgatanga Basket: Our artisan partners fold this basket in order to ship more efficiently. To remove creases and restore its shape, dampen basket with a spray bottle or other water source, or by submerging in water for 1 minute. Let it rest for 5 minutes to allow grass to absorb the moisture and become pliable. Bend and press the basket into shape - don't worry, it won't break. Allow it to air dry before use and enjoy your beautiful handwoven basket from Ghana!

These beautiful baskets are works of art!  Perfect for dressing up your indoor plants, or use for storage around your home.  They also make wonderful gifts.

Handmade in Kampala, Uganda from natural plant fibers such as raffia and dried straw.

Fair trade

8.5" diameter, 8" high

These beautiful baskets are works of art!  Perfect for dressing up your indoor plants, or use for storage around your home.  They also make wonderful gifts.

Handmade in Kampala, Uganda from natural plant fibers such as raffia and dried straw.

Fair trade

8.5" diameter, 7.5" high

These beautiful baskets are works of art!  Perfect for dressing up your indoor plants, or use for storage around your home.  They also make wonderful gifts.

Handmade in Kampala, Uganda from natural plant fibers such as raffia and dried straw.

Fair trade

8" diameter, 8" high

These beautiful baskets are works of art!  Perfect for dressing up your indoor plants, or use for storage around your home.  They also make wonderful gifts.

Handmade in Kampala, Uganda from natural plant fibers such as raffia and dried straw.

Fair trade

10" diameter, 8" high

These beautiful baskets are works of art!  Perfect for dressing up your indoor plants, or use for storage around your home.  They also make wonderful gifts.

Handmade in Kampala, Uganda from natural plant fibers such as raffia and dried straw.

Fair trade

10.5" diameter, 10" high

These beautiful baskets are works of art!  Perfect for dressing up your indoor plants, or use for storage around your home.  They also make wonderful gifts.

Handmade in Kampala, Uganda from natural plant fibers such as raffia and dried straw.

Fair trade

10.5" diameter, 10" high

These beautiful baskets are works of art!  Perfect for storing small items around your home.  Handles on each side.

Handmade in Kampala, Uganda from natural plant fibers such as raffia and dried straw.

Fair trade

14" diameter, 12" high

These beautiful baskets are works of art!  Perfect for storing small items around your home.  Handles on each side.

Handmade in Kampala, Uganda from natural plant fibers such as raffia and dried straw.

Fair trade

14" diameter, 12" high

These beautiful baskets are works of art!  Perfect for storing small items around your home.  Handles on each side.

Handmade in Kampala, Uganda from natural plant fibers such as raffia and dried straw.

Fair trade

14" diameter, 12" high

These beautiful baskets are works of art!  Perfect for storing small items around your home.  Handles on each side.

Handmade in Kampala, Uganda from natural plant fibers such as raffia and dried straw.

Fair trade

14" diameter, 12" high