Description
This straw shopping basket from Green Doum is handmade in Morocco from doum palm and genuine leather, with short flat leather handles fixed with rivets.
A shopping basket with short, flat leather handles fixed with rivets: a hard-wearing detail for a basket meant to be used often.
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What makes this straw shopping basket special
Rivets secure the handles to the basket, a hard-wearing detail for something you will use often. Flat leather handles spread the load, so they stay comfortable even when it is full.
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 shopping basket 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 shopping basket
The straw shopping basket is made for shopping, picnics and errands. Carry it by hand or over the arm to the market, and fill it with fruit, bread or a bottle.
Use this piece as a market basket, a picnic basket or a simple storage basket at home. The natural palm and leather look good wherever you set it down.
How to care for it
Keep your straw shopping basket 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 shopping basket: frequently asked questions
What is the straw shopping basket 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 shopping basket 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.
Browse more hand-carried baskets or the full shop. Comparing styles? The Straw Basket with Short Sisal Handles – L offers a natural open weave and a roomy body, while the Straw Basket with Short Doum Palm Handles – L offers a roomy open body in natural doum palm.
Product details
- Materials: Doum palm, genuine leather
- Dimensions (L × W × H): 30 × 16 × 32 cm
- Colors: Brown, Camel, Natural
- Sizes: L
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