Set of Three All Natural Gingerbread Tree Doum Palm Hamper Baskets

$205.00

These beautiful handcrafted hampers showcase the talent of rural Turkana basket weavers in dry northern Kenya. The doum palm, also known as the gingerbread tree, grows throughout the Turkanalands, and produces long leaf stalks that can be harvested regularly for basket weaving. Since trucking the baskets down to Nairobi can be a complicated process, baskets are sold as a nesting set to efficiently preserve space. These durable storage baskets are crafted to serve beautifully in any room of the home for years.

Sold as a set of three. Because these are handcrafted baskets, each may vary slightly. Minor smudging on the exterior of baskets is to be expected due to the rigors of transit from Northern Kenya.

Dimensions:
Small: 16"L x 16"W x 16"H
Med: 18"L x 18"W x 18"H
Large: 22"L x 22"W x 20"H

Crafted from: Doum palm leaves

Made in: Kenya

Set of Three All Natural Gingerbread Tree Doum Palm Hamper Baskets

Blush Sisal Lidded Container Basket

$27.50

Talented rural Kenyan women dye sisal fiber to a beautiful shade of blush pink to create this sweet little lidded storage basket. A great way to present small gifts, this useful basket is right at home in any room.

Sold singly. Colors and shapes may vary slightly, as this is a handcrafted item.

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

Crafted from: Sisal, textile dye

Made in: Kenya

Raffia Fruit & Grain Baskets

$39.50

These hearts are often given as a beautiful - and touchable - symbol of devotion to one's beloved.

Each of these unique baskets is handcrafted by talented rural women in Uganda and Kenya from banana palm leaf stalks and raffia strips dyed with natural plant dyes. These useful baskets are used in East Africa for harvest, storage and serving of food.

Please note: The designs shown represent typical pattern and color. As each basket is unique, no particular pattern or color is guaranteed.

Dimensions: 10"L x 10"W x 2.5"T

Crafted from: Banana palm stalks, raffia fiber, dye

Made in: Uganda, Kenya

Mini Raffia Fruit & Grain Baskets

$29.00

These hearts are often given as a beautiful - and touchable - symbol of devotion to one's beloved.

Each of these unique baskets is handcrafted by talented rural women in Uganda and Kenya from banana palm leaf stalks and raffia strips dyed with natural plant dyes. These useful baskets are used in East Africa for harvest, storage and serving of food.

Sold singly in assorted colors and patterns. Because this is a handmade item, each will vary.

Please note: The designs shown represent typical pattern and color. As each basket is unique, no particular pattern or color is guaranteed.

Dimensions: 6"L x 6"W x 2"H

Crafted from: Banana palm stalks, raffia fiber, dye

Made in: Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda

Solid Black Iringa Baskets

$54.00

These simple yet durable baskets are hand woven by women in rural Tanzania from milulu grass dyed to a rich black. They are useful for storage in every room of the home.

Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary.

NOTE: We ship Iringa baskets in two ways. We can fit more FLATTENED Iringa baskets into a box, saving you on shipping costs. Or, we can SHAPE your baskets before they ship. If you do not indicate during checkout that you wish for us to SHAPE your baskets, they will arrive flattened. You can shape your basket by wetting the straw and shaping the basket with your hands, then allowing it to dry.

Small: 10"D x 11"H
Medium: 12-13"D x 12"H
Large: 14-15"D x 13"H
Please expect up to a 2" size variance (this allows baskets of the same general size to be nested together when shipping from Tanzania).

Crafted from: Milulu grass, natural dye

Made in: Tanzania

Set of Three Dual Tone Sisal Baskets

$58.00

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

Sold as a set of three nesting baskets.

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

Made in: Kenya

Natural Baby Ghanaian Bolga Basket with Leather Handle

$32.00

Artisans in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana weave this smaller version of our beautiful and durable Bolga basket from thick, tough elephant grass. A popular choice among green shoppers, busy mothers and picnic planners worldwide, Bolga baskets stand up to use and abuse and remain functional and beautiful for years.

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

NOTE: We ship Bolga baskets in two ways. We can fit more FLATTENED baskets into a box, saving you on shipping costs. Or, we can SHAPE your baskets before they ship. If you do not indicate during checkout that you wish for us to SHAPE your baskets, they will arrive flattened. You can shape your basket by wetting the straw and shaping the basket with your hands, then allowing it to dry.

Dimensions: 8"L x 8"W x 8"H

Crafted from: Elephant grass, dye, leather

Made in: Ghana

Natural Baby Ghanaian Bolga Basket with Leather Handle

Black and Natural Raffia Coil Basket

$29.00

Each of these unique baskets is handcrafted by talented rural women in Uganda and Kenya from banana palm leaf stalks and raffia strips dyed with natural plant dyes. These useful baskets are used in East Africa for harvest, storage and serving food.

Sold singly. Because this is a handmade item, each will vary.

Dimensions: 7"L x 7"W x 3"H

Crafted from: Banana palm stalks, raffia fiber, dye

Made in: Uganda, Kenya

Solid White Grain Basket

$30.50

Wolof women in rural Senegal craft these vibrant baskets from cattail stalks and strips of plastic used in the production of bazin mats. Since many of the men in the community work far from the village, weaving baskets allows the women of the household to contribute to the family's income.

Sold singly, three sizes available. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.

Dimensions:
Small: 12"D
Medium: 13-14"D
Large: 15-16"D

Crafted from: Typha (cattail) stalks, plastic

Made in: Senegal

Teeny Tiny Assorted Bolga Baskets - Sold Singly

$24.50

Hand woven elephant grass baskets from the Bolgatanga region of Ghana can be found at farmer's markets around the world.

These miniature Bolga baskets offer a truly sweet way to offer small gifts, or to store small items on the tabletop.

Sold singly in assorted colors.

Dimensions: 3.5-4"L x 2.5-4"W x 4-4.5"H (size will vary)

Crafted from: Elephant grass, dye

Made in: Ghana

Teeny Tiny Assorted Bolga Baskets - Sold Singly

Teeny Tiny All Natural Bolga Basket

$24.50

Hand woven elephant grass baskets from the Bolgatanga region of Ghana can be found at farmer's markets around the world.

These miniature Bolga baskets offer a truly sweet way to offer small gifts, or to store small items on the tabletop.

Sold singly. Because these are handcrafted items, each may vary slightly.

Dimensions: 3.5-4"L x 2.5-4"W x 4-4.5"H (size will vary)

Crafted from: Elephant grass, dye

Made in: Ghana

Cream and White Delta Tabletop Baskets

$30.50

Basket weavers in rural Senegal transform abundant cattail stalks and salvaged plastic strands to create useful tabletop baskets with a unique triangle quadrant design.

Sold singly, available in two sizes. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.

Dimensions:
Small: 12"D
Large: 14"D

Crafted from: Cattail stalks, plastic

Made in: Senegal

Ngurunit Nomadic Camel Milking Baskets with Black Beaded Stripes

$34.50

These incredibly durable baskets are hand woven by Samburu and Rendille women in remote northern Kenya. Called "nomadic baskets", these rustic vessels are styled for the modern home but based on traditional designs used for the storage of camel's milk.

Nomadic baskets are sold in three useful nesting sizes and are adorned with black beads. Because these baskets are handcrafted, size and shape may vary.

Dimensions:
Large: 7.5"D x 5"H
Medium: 5.5"D x 4"H
Small: 4.5"D x 4"H

Crafted from: Doum palm leaves, beads

Made in: Kenya

Ngurunit Nomadic Camel Milking Baskets with Black Beaded Stripes

Ghanaian Rambling Rose Lidded Basket Purse in Assorted Colors

$38.00

Talented basket weavers in Ghana's northern region weave a bohemian side bag basket from thick, tough elephant grass, also known as veta vera grass. Each purse is one-of-a-kind, being woven from a variety of dyed grass strands. A soft leather braided strap secures the sliding lid.

Sold singly in assorted colors. Because this is a handcrafted item, each may vary slightly.

Dimensions:
Basket: 7"L x 7"W x 7"H
Handle: 22" drop

Crafted from: Elephant grass, leather

Made in: Ghana

Ghanaian Rambling Rose Lidded Basket Purse in Assorted Colors

Silver and White Delta Tabletop Baskets

$30.50

Basket weavers in rural Senegal transform abundant cattail stalks and salvaged plastic strands to create useful tabletop baskets with a unique triangle quadrant design.

Sold singly, available in two sizes. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.

Dimensions:
Small: 12"D
Large: 14"D

Crafted from: Cattail stalks, plastic

Made in: Senegal

Pink and White Blossom Lidded Storage Basket

$36.00

Wolof women in Senegal weave this sweet storage container by binding cattail stalks with strips of plastic recycled from prayer mats or purchased new at the 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.

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

Dimensions: 8.5"L x 8.5"W x 8.5"H

Crafted from: Cattail stalks, plastic strips

Made in: Senegal

Pink and White Blossom Lidded Storage Basket

Black and White Turtle Fruit Basket from Rwanda

$29.00

Talented women in rural Rwanda utilize abundant banana and sisal fibers to create useful baskets for the home. Woven with an eye-catching black and white design, this all natural basket can be used for storing fruit and vegetables, serving bread, organizing toys or adorning the wall.

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

Dimensions: 12"L x 12"W x 2"H

Crafted from: Raffia and banana fibers

Made in: Rwanda

Black and White Turtle Fruit Basket from Rwanda

Raven Veta Vera Lace Weave Shopper with Leather Handles

$65.00

Elephant grass, also known as veta vera grass, produces stiff stalks that weavers in Ghana's northern Bolga region excel at weaving. Weavers use an airy lacework design to create this gorgeous shopper. The all-natural grass can be wet and reshaped whenever desired. Soft leather surrounds and reinforces the grass handles.

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

Dimensions: 18"L x 10"W x 15"H (to top of tote), 24"H (to top of handles) - size may vary slightly

Crafted from: Veta vera grass (elephant grass), leather

Made in: Ghana

Raven Veta Vera Lace Weave Shopper with Leather Handles

Silver and Black Delta Tabletop Baskets

$30.50

Basket weavers in rural Senegal transform abundant cattail stalks and salvaged plastic strands to create useful tabletop baskets with a unique triangle quadrant design.

Sold singly, available in two sizes. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.

Dimensions:
Small: 12"D
Large: 14"D

Crafted from: Cattail stalks, plastic

Made in: Senegal

Miniature Rainbow Stripes Warming Basket

$27.00

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.

Sold singly. Additional colors also available.

Dimensions: 5.5"L x 5.5"W x 6.5"H (size may vary slightly)

Crafted from: Cattail stalks, plastic strips

Made in: Senegal

Miniature Rainbow Stripes Warming Basket

Miniature Aqua Warming Basket

$27.00

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.

Sold singly. Additional colors also available.

Dimensions: 5.5"L x 5.5"W x 6.5"H (size may vary slightly)

Crafted from: Cattail stalks, plastic strips

Made in: Senegal

Tall Natural Sisal and Banana Fiber Twill Bin Basket

$33.00

This useful tall basket is hand woven from sisal and banana fiber by talented women in rural Kenya. Sisal grows well in the semi-arid climate of eastern Kenya, and its spiky leaves contain long fibers that can be extracted for weaving. Sisal baskets can be easily wet with cold water and re-shaped.

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

Dimensions: 10"L x 10"W x 13"H

Crafted from: Sisal fiber, banana fiber

Made in: Kenya

Tall Natural Sisal and Banana Fiber Twill Bin Basket

Blue & Natural Baby Ghanaian Kettle Basket

$36.50

Artisans in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana weave iconic baskets from thick, tough elephant grass. Weavers create this smaller version of our kettle basket with a pear-shaped bottom, contrasting blue accents and a swing handle.

Sold singly in assorted patterns. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.

Dimensions: 8"L x 8"W x 6"H (9" to top of handle)

Crafted from: Elephant grass, dye

Made in: Ghana

Blue & Natural Baby Ghanaian Kettle Basket

Navy Blue Baby Ghanaian Bolga Basket

$32.00

Artisans in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana weave this smaller version of our beautiful and durable Bolga basket from thick, tough elephant grass dyed to a beautiful navy blue hue. Bolga baskets stand up to use and abuse and remain functional and beautiful for years.

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

NOTE: We ship Bolga baskets in two ways. We can fit more FLATTENED bolga baskets into a box, saving you on shipping costs. Or, we can SHAPE your baskets before they ship. If you do not indicate during checkout that you wish for us to SHAPE your baskets, they will arrive flattened. You can shape your basket by wetting the straw and shaping the basket with your hands, then allowing it to dry.

Dimensions: 8"L x 8"W x 8"H

Crafted from: Elephant grass, dye, leather

Made in: Ghana

Brown Baby Ghanaian Bolga Basket with Leather Handle

$32.00

Artisans in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana weave this smaller version of our beautiful and durable Bolga basket from thick, tough elephant grass dyed to an earthy brown. Bolga baskets stand up to use and abuse and remain functional and beautiful for years.

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

NOTE: We ship Bolga baskets in two ways. We can fit more FLATTENED baskets into a box, saving you on shipping costs. Or, we can SHAPE your baskets before they ship. If you do not indicate during checkout that you wish for us to SHAPE your baskets, they will arrive flattened. You can shape your basket by wetting the straw and shaping the basket with your hands, then allowing it to dry.

Dimensions: 8"L x 8"W x 8"H

Crafted from: Elephant grass, dye, leather

Made in: Ghana

Brown Baby Ghanaian Bolga Basket with Leather Handle

Red Baby Ghanaian Bolga Basket

$32.00

Artisans in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana weave this smaller version of our beautiful and durable Bolga basket from thick, tough elephant grass dyed to a vibrant red. Bolga baskets stand up to use and abuse and remain functional and beautiful for years.

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

NOTE: We ship Bolga baskets in two ways. We can fit more FLATTENED baskets into a box, saving you on shipping costs. Or, we can SHAPE your baskets before they ship. If you do not indicate during checkout that you wish for us to SHAPE your baskets, they will arrive flattened. You can shape your basket by wetting the straw and shaping the basket with your hands, then allowing it to dry.

Dimensions: 8"L x 8"W x 8"H

Crafted from: Elephant grass, dye, leather

Made in: Ghana

Seaside Stripe Warming Basket from Senegal

$39.50

A network of rural Wolof women in nine Senegalese villages are working together to create beautiful handcrafted baskets for export. Using locally harvested cattail stalks and strips of plastic used to make prayer mats, the women bring supplemental income to their households by weaving baskets between their daily duties.

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

Dimensions: 12"L x 12"W x 14"H

Crafted from: Cattail stalks, plastic strips

Made in: Senegal

Seaside Stripe Warming Basket from Senegal

Bolga Storage Bins in Assorted Colors and Patterns

$48.00

Basket weavers in Bolgatanga, Ghana, are incredibly talented at creating gorgeous multicolor baskets with intricate designs. This useful open-top bin is handmade from stiff elephant grass, and can be easily reshaped by just spraying with a little water.

Sold singly in assorted colors and patterns. Because this is a handcrafted item, each may vary slightly.

Dimensions: 12"L x 12"W x 10"H (size may vary slightly)

Crafted from: Elephant grass, dye

Made in: Ghana