Straw Shoulder Basket with Braided Leather Handle – Large

Description

This straw basket with braided leather handle from Green Doum is handmade in Morocco from doum palm and genuine leather, with a braided leather handle.

A large shoulder basket with a braided leather handle for a secure, comfortable carry. Braiding adds texture and strength to the handle.

What makes this straw basket with braided leather handle special

The braided leather handle sits comfortably on the shoulder and adds texture and strength. It is woven by hand, so the texture of the palm is slightly different on every piece.

Handwoven in Morocco from doum palm and genuine leather

Green Doum is a family craft business created in 1962 by Moroccan craftsman Lhaj Mohamed, who started in a small store in the medina. Today the family still makes baskets and bags from natural raw materials, and this piece is part of that story. You can read more on our About us page.

Doum palm is one of the traditional raw materials of Moroccan craftsmanship, alongside date palm leaves and rush. It weaves into a light, natural-looking fabric, and the leather adds strength where the piece is handled.

Weaving baskets from plant fibres is one of the oldest crafts in the world and is found in many cultures; for a general overview, see this page on basket weaving.

The leather is genuine leather: it softens and darkens naturally with use, so your piece gains character over time.

Sizes, colors and fit

The straw basket with braided leather handle measures 30 × 16 × 32 cm (length × width × height). That makes it a practical everyday size. It is listed as size L.

Colors available: Brown, Camel and Natural. The straw stays natural while the leather sets the tone, from warm brown to light natural.

How to use your straw basket with braided leather handle

The straw basket with braided leather handle works as a statement summer bag. Use it for the market, a day trip or the beach, and enjoy a natural look that goes with almost everything.

Wear this piece on the shoulder for market shopping, a picnic or a summer day out. It carries more than a handbag and looks good with linen, cotton and denim.

How to care for it

Keep your straw basket with braided leather handle dry and store it somewhere with air around it. Wipe it with a dry or slightly damp cloth, and avoid prolonged moisture and direct heat. The leather softens and darkens naturally with use.

Straw basket with braided leather handle: frequently asked questions

What is the straw basket with braided leather handle made of?

It is made from doum palm and genuine leather. Every piece is handmade in Morocco, so the texture of the palm is slightly different each time.

Which sizes and colors does the straw basket with braided leather handle come in?

It measures 30 × 16 × 32 cm (length × width × height). Available colors: Brown, Camel and Natural.

Is every piece exactly the same?

No. Because each piece is handmade, dimensions and shades vary slightly from one item to the next, which is part of its charm.

Can I return it?

Yes. New, unused items in their original packaging can be returned under the withdrawal conditions described on our Delivery and Returns page.

Delivery, returns and related styles

We ship with DHL. Allow about 3 to 10 working days for Europe and 7 to 12 working days for the USA and Canada, counted from the order date. Customs fees and taxes are not included. Read the full delivery and returns conditions, or contact us with any question about your order.

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Product details

• Materials: Doum palm, genuine leather
• Dimensions (L × W × H): 30 × 16 × 32 cm
• Colors: Brown, Camel, Natural
• Sizes: L