Woven Baskets

This versatile set of nesting baskets is handwoven by talented rural Kenyan women using strands of natural and hand-dyed sisal. The baskets are appreciated for their ability to be re-shaped, as well as their durability and all-natural composition.

* EACH ITEM SOLD SEPARATELY *

Dimensions:

Small: 6"L x 6"W x 6"H

Med: 8"L x 8"W x 8"H

Large: 10"L x 10"W x 10"H

Crafted from: Sisal fiber, dye

In rural Kenya, skilled women weavers create baskets from durable, sustainable sisal fibers, harvested from the Agave Sisalana plant. This small storage basket is woven with a matching lid, making it perfect for packaging a little gift or using on the countertop to corral small items.

Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each may vary slightly. We recommend spraying the sisal lightly with cold water to reshape your baskets.

Dimensions: 4.5"L x 4.5"W x 5"H

Crafted from: Sisal

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 baskets are sold to local and international markets. Singing, dancing, and chatting make weaving for export an enjoyable social event!

This sisal, woven basket is handmade by a weaving cooperative in southeastern Kenya. They are naturally dyed using bark from the acacia tree, lending to a unique variation in tone with each one. The pattern also varies from piece to piece, as each weaver has their own technique. Use this basket as a planter, for storage, or to liven up a shelf!

This basket is naturally dyed and as such, will range in color.

It is approximately 10" wide x 10" tall.

Fair trade, made in Kenya

This sisal, woven basket is handmade by a weaving cooperative in southeastern Kenya. They are naturally dyed using bark from the acacia tree, lending to a unique variation in tone with each one. The pattern also varies from piece to piece, as each weaver has their own technique. Use this basket as a planter, for storage, or to liven up a shelf!

This basket is naturally dyed and as such, will range in color.

It is approximately 10" wide x 10" tall.

Fair trade, made in Kenya