Description
Handwoven in Morocco from doum palm and genuine leather, the straw basket with leather closure features a leather closure and a leather handle.
A straightforward doum palm basket with a leather closure and a leather handle, in the same easy 28 × 16 × 30 cm shape as our other shoulder baskets.
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What makes this straw basket with leather closure special
A leather closure keeps the opening neat, and the handle is made of leather too. 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
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.
Size and fit
The straw basket with leather closure measures 28 × 16 × 30 cm (length × width × height). That makes it a practical everyday size.
How to use your straw basket with leather closure
The 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
Avoid soaking the palm weave of your straw basket with leather closure. 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.
Straw basket with leather closure: frequently asked questions
What is the 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 straw basket with leather closure come in?
It measures 28 × 16 × 30 cm (length × width × height).
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 shoulder baskets or the full shop. Comparing styles? The Large Straw Basket with Leather Closure offers a leather closure, available in four leather colors, while the Straw Basket with Double Handles and Leather Closure offers two handles and a leather closure.
Product details
- Materials: Doum palm, genuine leather
- Dimensions (L × W × H): 28 × 16 × 30 cm
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