Straw Basket with Openwork Rim and Short Leather Handles

Description

Handwoven in Morocco from doum palm and genuine leather, the straw basket with openwork rim features an openwork rim and short leather handles.

A hand-carried basket with an openwork rim and short leather handles: a lace-like detail on a practical basket.

What makes this straw basket with openwork rim special

A decorative openwork rim adds a lace-like detail to the palm weave. Short handles keep it close to the hand for carrying at your side.

Handwoven in Morocco from doum palm and genuine leather

Every straw basket with openwork rim 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 straw basket with openwork rim measures 30 × 17 × 32 cm (length × width × height). That makes it a practical everyday size. It is listed as size L.

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

How to use your straw basket with openwork rim

The straw basket with openwork rim 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 straw basket with openwork rim, 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.

Straw basket with openwork rim: frequently asked questions

What is the straw basket with openwork rim 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 openwork rim come in?

It measures 30 × 17 × 32 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): 30 × 17 × 32 cm
• Colors: Brown, Camel, Natural
• Sizes: L