Wolof women in the West African nation of Senegal update traditional coil weaving methods by enlivening natural grass baskets with colorful strips of plastic salvaged from a mat factory. Cattails grow abundantly in rural Senegal, so women can earn a sustainable income from basket weaving while enriching homes around the world with modern African craftsmanship.

This classic-style laundry hamper storage basket features an overlapping lid and cutout handles.

Sold singly. 

Dimensions: 14"L x 14"W x 19"H

Crafted from: Typha (cattail) stalks, plastic

Made in: Senegal

Sourced with a Fair Trade Federation certified women-owned small corp committed to:

• providing fair payment to workers in developing nations
• educating makers and workers to increase their potential for advancement
• ensuring the rights of children
• developing products and processes that protect and conserve the natural environment
• promoting fair trade as the standard in commercial exchanges

Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.