Round Market Basket Medium Mini
Approx 25cm colours vary!
The baskets are woven from elephant grass, which grows abundantly in this region of sub-Saharan Africa. The tough nature of the elephant grass, together with the skilful weaving technique of the artisans, passed from generation to generation, makes these individually woven baskets strong, durable and flexible. The majority of the grass is hand-dyed using traditional natural dyes made from plants and minerals as well as non-toxic fabric dyes to achieve contemporary colours. The natural grass is boiled in the dyes in cast iron or aluminium vats before being sundried. The handles of the baskets are covered with cured leather or rubber (vegan) for reinforcement.
As our baskets are made from all natural fibres, they are best kept in a well ventilated room.
HOW TO SHAPE YOUR BASKET. Hold the handle and push out the basket from the bottom centre with your other hand. Wet the entire basket with cool water. This can be done easily by running under a tap or filling a bathtub or deep sink. Immerse the basket in the water, up to just above the coil (rim).Shake off the excess water. Let the basket sit for a couple of minutes to allow water to penetrate the straw. Push the basket back into shape. To get a flat bottom, finish the shaping process by pushing the base against the floor while holding onto the coil. Allow to dry outside in the sun or under a fan undisturbed.
Sizes vary
$27.00Add To Basket
Large Mini Round Market Basket
Sizes and colours vary Approx 30 cm in dia
The baskets are woven from elephant grass, which grows abundantly in this region of sub-Saharan Africa. The tough nature of the elephant grass, together with the skilful weaving technique of the artisans, passed from generation to generation, makes these individually woven baskets strong, durable and flexible. The majority of the grass is hand-dyed using traditional natural dyes made from plants and minerals as well as non-toxic fabric dyes to achieve contemporary colours. The natural grass is boiled in the dyes in cast iron or aluminium vats before being sundried. The handles of the baskets are covered with cured leather or rubber (vegan) for reinforcement.
As our baskets are made from all natural fibres, they are best kept in a well ventilated room.
HOW TO SHAPE YOUR BASKET. Hold the handle and push out the basket from the bottom centre with your other hand. Wet the entire basket with cool water. This can be done easily by running under a tap or filling a bathtub or deep sink. Immerse the basket in the water, up to just above the coil (rim).Shake off the excess water. Let the basket sit for a couple of minutes to allow water to penetrate the straw. Push the basket back into shape. To get a flat bottom, finish the shaping process by pushing the base against the floor while holding onto the coil. Allow to dry outside in the sun or under a fan undisturbed.
$31.00Add To Basket
Swazi Table Runner Tangerine
These table runners are woven by a group of over 700 rural women in the mountains of Swaziland. Their aim is to create innovative contemporary designs using traditional hand skills and locally sustainable raw materials. Their aim is to create innovative contemporary designs using traditional hand skills and locally sustainable raw materials. They use Lutindzi grass.
The women, many of whom are grandmothers, work from home enabling them to maintain a traditional lifestyle and to care for their own children, and many vulnerable or orphaned children within their community.
Size 136 x 32 cm
$42.00Add To Basket
Swazi Placemat Tangerine
Swazi Placemat Tangerine
These placemats are woven by a group of over 700 rural women in the mountains of Swaziland.
Their aim is to create innovative contemporary designs using traditional hand skills and locally sustainable raw materials. Their aim is to create innovative contemporary designs using traditional hand skills and locally sustainable raw materials. They use Lutindzi grass.
The women, many of whom are grandmothers, work from home enabling them to maintain a traditional lifestyle and to care for their own children, and many vulnerable or orphaned children within their community.
Size is 32 cm dia
$19.00Add To Basket
Swazi Placemat Natural
Swazi Placemat Natural
These placemats are woven by a group of over 700 rural women in the mountains of Swaziland.
Their aim is to create innovative contemporary designs using traditional hand skills and locally sustainable raw materials. Their aim is to create innovative contemporary designs using traditional hand skills and locally sustainable raw materials. They use Lutindzi grass.
The women, many of whom are grandmothers, work from home enabling them to maintain a traditional lifestyle and to care for their own children, and many vulnerable or orphaned children within their community.
Size is 32 cm dia
$19.00Add To Basket
Swazi Bowl Natural Large
Swazi Bowl Natural Large
These baskets are woven by a group of over 700 rural women in the mountains of Swaziland.
Their aim is to create innovative contemporary designs using traditional hand skills and locally sustainable raw materials. Their aim is to create innovative contemporary designs using traditional hand skills and locally sustainable raw materials. They use Lutindzi grass.
The women, many of whom are grandmothers, work from home enabling them to maintain a traditional lifestyle and to care for their own children, and many vulnerable or orphaned children within their community.
size 30 cm dia
$60.00Add To Basket
Swazi Placemat Teal
Swazi Placemat Teal
Size:32 cm
These mats are woven by a group of over 700 rural women in the mountains of Swaziland.
Their aim is to create innovative contemporary designs using traditional hand skills and locally sustainable raw materials. Their aim is to create innovative contemporary designs using traditional hand skills and locally sustainable raw materials. They use Lutindzi grass.
The women, many of whom are grandmothers, work from home enabling them to maintain a traditional lifestyle and to care for their own children, and many vulnerable or orphaned children within their community.
$19.00Add To Basket
Swazi Table Runner Teal
Swazi Table Runner Teal
This table runner is woven by a group of over 700 rural women in the mountains of Swaziland.
Their aim is to create innovative contemporary designs using traditional hand skills and locally sustainable raw materials. Their aim is to create innovative contemporary designs using traditional hand skills and locally sustainable raw materials. They use Lutindzi grass.
The women, many of whom are grandmothers, work from home enabling them to maintain a traditional lifestyle and to care for their own children, and many vulnerable or orphaned children within their community.
size 146 x 32 cm
$42.00Add To Basket
Swazi Bowl Teal Medium
Swazi Bowl Teal Medium
These baskets are woven by a group of over 700 rural women in the mountains of Swaziland.
Their aim is to create innovative contemporary designs using traditional hand skills and locally sustainable raw materials. Their aim is to create innovative contemporary designs using traditional hand skills and locally sustainable raw materials. They use Lutindzi grass.
The women, many of whom are grandmothers, work from home enabling them to maintain a traditional lifestyle and to care for their own children, and many vulnerable or orphaned children within their community.
size 21 cm dia
$36.00Add To Basket
Swazi Bowl Teal Small
Swazi Bowl Teal Small
These baskets are woven by a group of over 700 rural women in the mountains of Swaziland.
Their aim is to create innovative contemporary designs using traditional hand skills and locally sustainable raw materials. Their aim is to create innovative contemporary designs using traditional hand skills and locally sustainable raw materials. They use Lutindzi grass.
The women, many of whom are grandmothers, work from home enabling them to maintain a traditional lifestyle and to care for their own children, and many vulnerable or orphaned children within their community.
size 16 cm dia
$22.00Add To Basket
Swazi Table Runner Lime
Swazi Table Runner Lime
This table runner is woven by a group of over 700 rural women in the mountains of Swaziland.
Their aim is to create innovative contemporary designs using traditional hand skills and locally sustainable raw materials. Their aim is to create innovative contemporary designs using traditional hand skills and locally sustainable raw materials. They use Lutindzi grass.
The women, many of whom are grandmothers, work from home enabling them to maintain a traditional lifestyle and to care for their own children, and many vulnerable or orphaned children within their community.
size 136 x 32 cm
$42.00Add To Basket
Swazi Bowl Lime Large
Swazi Bowl Lime Large
These baskets are woven by a group of over 700 rural women in the mountains of Swaziland.
Their aim is to create innovative contemporary designs using traditional hand skills and locally sustainable raw materials. Their aim is to create innovative contemporary designs using traditional hand skills and locally sustainable raw materials. They use Lutindzi grass.
The women, many of whom are grandmothers, work from home enabling them to maintain a traditional lifestyle and to care for their own children, and many vulnerable or orphaned children within their community.
size 30 cm dia
$60.00Add To Basket