Open-Weave Straw Basket with Short Leather-Wrapped Handles

Description

This open weave basket with wrapped handles from Green Doum is handmade in Morocco from doum palm and genuine leather, with an open weave and short leather-wrapped handles.

An open-weave basket on a solid palm base, with short handles wrapped in brown leather and cross-stitched. The open mesh keeps it light and ventilated.

What makes this open weave basket with wrapped handles special

The open weave keeps it light and ventilated, which suits towels, fruit and beach gear. A solid palm base helps it keep its shape.

The short handles are wrapped in brown leather and cross-stitched for a firm grip.

Handwoven in Morocco from doum palm and genuine leather

Moroccan craftsmanship connects the past and the present, and this piece is a small example. It is made from doum palm and genuine leather, the kind of natural materials the Green Doum family has worked with since 1962. Learn more about our family business.

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 open weave basket with wrapped handles measures 30 × 20 × 32 cm (length × width × height). The generous depth gives you room for bulkier items.

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

How to use your open weave basket with wrapped handles

Use the open weave basket with wrapped handles 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.

This piece 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.

How to care for it

Avoid soaking the palm weave of your open weave basket with wrapped handles. If it gets wet, shake off the water, shape it by hand and dry it flat in the shade. When you are not using it, stuff it lightly with paper and store it away from damp.

Open weave basket with wrapped handles: frequently asked questions

What is the open weave basket with wrapped handles 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 open weave basket with wrapped handles come in?

It measures 30 × 20 × 32 cm (length × width × height). Available colors: Brown, Camel, Natural and Doum.

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 × 20 × 32 cm
• Colors: Brown, Camel, Natural, Doum