Description
The large Marrakech basket with flat handles is a handwoven Moroccan piece made from doum palm and genuine leather, with short flat leather handles.
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What makes this large Marrakech basket with flat handles special
Its slim profile keeps it close to your side and easy to carry through busy markets. Flat leather handles spread the load, so they stay comfortable even when it is full.
Short handles keep it close to the hand for carrying at your side.
Handwoven in Morocco from doum palm and genuine leather
Every large Marrakech basket with flat handles is handmade in Morocco by local artisans from natural raw materials. The palm is woven by hand and finished with genuine leather details, so small differences in shade and shape are part of the charm. Our story goes back to 1962.
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 large Marrakech basket with flat handles measures 37 × 14 × 40 cm (length × width × height). At that height it takes tall items upright.
Colors available: Brown, Camel and Natural. The straw stays natural while the leather sets the tone, from warm brown to light natural.
This listing is the L size. The same style is also available in size M: Marrakech Basket with Short Flat Leather Handles – M.
How to use your large Marrakech basket with flat handles
The large Marrakech basket with flat handles 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
To clean the large Marrakech basket with flat handles, brush off dust with a soft brush and wipe it with a lightly damp cloth. Let it dry naturally, away from direct sun and heaters. A little leather conditioner now and then keeps the leather supple.
Large Marrakech basket with flat handles: frequently asked questions
What is the large Marrakech basket with flat 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 large Marrakech basket with flat handles come in?
It measures 37 × 14 × 40 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): 37 × 14 × 40 cm
- Colors: Brown, Camel, Natural
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