Woven Baskets

Hand woven basket features the art of traditional Indian basket weaving in a unique design with lid and colorful cotton pop pom handle. Master artisans harvest, dry and assemble sustainable sabai grass into strips which are skillfully hand braided and woven into beautiful, durable pieces. Sustainable, eco friendly design honors the spirit of resourcefulness found within our artisan communities.

Dimensions: 5" Diameter x 2.5" H

Handmade, fair trade and sustainable, made in India.

Handwoven checkered basket named after one of our weavers, Margaret.

Note: banana fiber will vary in tone depending on banana leaves used.

Handwoven in Uganda by women, using locally sourced natural materials including raffia straw and banana fiber.

Handwoven checkered basket named after one of our weavers, Margaret.

Note: banana fiber will vary in tone depending on banana leaves used.

Handwoven in Uganda by women, using locally sourced natural materials including raffia straw and banana fiber.

This detail oriented basket is named after our head basket weaver, Sylvia. She has taught over 100 women to weave over the years.

Use this as a statement piece wherever you need a little organization in your home.

Size: 10 in x 8 in

Note: Size can slightly vary due to handmade nature.

Multicolor, and each is unique - colors vary. Please let us know if you have a color preference.

Made by women in Uganda.

Named after one of our weavers, Gertrude. Perfect to hang on the wall or to use as a centerpiece or decorative bowl!

Each basket has unique colors (please let us know if you have preferences) and measures approx. 8 inches diameter.

Provides dignified work for women in Uganda, East Africa.

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

Woven by Wolof craftswomen, these African hampers feature a dotted pattern crafted using plastic strips recycled from prayer mat factories. Designed with durability in mind, each basket features a flat lid and cutout handles.

Dimensions: 14"L x 14"W x 19"H

Crafted from: Typha (cattail) stalks, plastic

Made in: Senegal

*These baskets are oversized and require additional shipping charges - cost will be determined at time of shipping - please send us an email (hello@mangoandmain.com) if you'd like an estimate before purchasing.*

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!