Description
Handwoven in Morocco from doum palm and genuine leather, the straw basket with leather tassel features a braided short handle and a long leather tassel.
A hand-carried basket with a braided leather-wrapped handle and a long leather tassel that hangs down the side.
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What makes this straw basket with leather tassel special
The braided leather handle sits comfortably on the shoulder and adds texture and strength. A hanging leather tassel adds movement and a decorative accent.
Short handles keep it close to the hand for carrying at your side.
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.
Size and fit
The straw basket with leather tassel measures 30 × 16 × 32 cm (length × width × height). That makes it a practical everyday size.
How to use your straw basket with leather tassel
The straw basket with leather tassel 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 basket with leather tassel 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 basket with leather tassel: frequently asked questions
What is the straw basket with leather tassel 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 tassel come in?
It measures 30 × 16 × 32 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 hand-carried baskets or the full shop. Comparing styles? The Straw Basket with Short Leather Handles – L offers a sturdy open weave that holds its shape, while the Straw Basket with Short Flat Leather Handles offers short handles cut from flat leather.
Product details
- Materials: Doum palm, genuine leather
- Dimensions (L × W × H): 30 × 16 × 32 cm
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