Description
This large straw basket with leather closure from Green Doum is handmade in Morocco from doum palm and genuine leather, with a leather closure, available in four leather colors.
A large basket with a leather closure, available in four leather colors including black. Its straight-sided shape keeps shopping and daily essentials upright.
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What makes this large straw basket with leather closure special
A leather closure keeps the opening neat, and the handle is made of leather too. Its straight sides keep shopping and daily essentials upright.
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 large straw basket with leather closure measures 28 × 16 × 30 cm (length × width × height). That makes it a practical everyday size.
Colors available: Camel and Black. The straw stays natural while the leather sets the tone, from camel to deep black.
How to use your large straw basket with leather closure
The large straw basket with leather closure 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 large straw basket with leather closure 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.
Large straw basket with leather closure: frequently asked questions
What is the large straw basket with leather closure 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 straw basket with leather closure come in?
It measures 28 × 16 × 30 cm (length × width × height). Available colors: Camel and Black.
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): 28 × 16 × 30 cm
- Colors: Camel, Black
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