Wolof women in rural Senegal utilize salvaged plastic strips and abundant dried cattail stalks to create these incredibly handy oval knitting baskets. A perfect way to blend storage and art, in any room of the home. Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly. Approx. Dimensions: 16-17"L x 14-15"W x 10"H Crafted from: Plastic strips, cattail stalks Made in: Senegal

Wolof women in rural Senegal utilize salvaged plastic strips and abundant dried cattail stalks to create these incredibly handy oval storage baskets. A perfect way to blend storage and art, in any room of the home, each basket features stripes in silver and orange against a pink background. Sold singly. Because these are handcrafted items, each will vary slightly. Approx. Dimensions: 16-17"L x 14-15"W x 10"H Crafted from: Plastic strips, cattail stalks Made in: Senegal

Wolof women in the West African nation of Senegal update traditional coil weaving methods by enlivening natural grass baskets with strips of plastic salvaged from a mat factory. Cattails grow abundantly in rural Senegal, so women can earn a sustainable income from the 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. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly. Approx. Dimensions: 14"L x 14"W x 19"H Crafted from: Typha (cattail) stalks, plastic Made in: Senegal

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 the 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. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly. Approx. Dimensions: 14"L x 14"W x 19"H Crafted from: Typha (cattail) stalks, plastic Made in: Senegal

This pared-down set of handcrafted baskets features three nesting sizes in shades of dark blue, aqua blue, and white. Each basket is carefully handmade by a talented Wolof woman in rural Senegal. Sold as a set of three baskets. Because this is a handcrafted item, each may vary slightly. Approx. Dimensions: Large: 17.5"L x 17.5"W x 26"H Med: 16"L x 16"W x 21"H Small: 14"L x 14"W x 14"H Crafted from: Typha (cattail) stalks, plastic Made in: Senegal

African laundry hampers bring amazing artisan craftsmanship into our living spaces. Working together, we are extending women's reach far beyond their saturated local markets to homes across America. Sold singly. Approx. Dimensions: 14"L x 14"W x 19"H Crafted from: Typha (cattail) stalks, plastic Made in: Senegal

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 the basket weaving while enriching homes around the world with modern African craftsmanship. These amply-sized laundry hamper storage baskets feature braided plastic handles and a snug-fitting removable lid. Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly. Approx. Dimensions: 16"L x 16"W x 26-28"H Crafted from: Typha (cattail) stalks, plastic Made in: Senegal

This stylish African laundry hamper is woven from cattail stalks and strips of plastic by rural women in Senegal, West Africa. Cut-out handles and a flat lid adds to the classic appeal of this cream and yellow handmade storage basket. Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly. Dimensions: 14"L x 14"W x 19"H Crafted from: Typha (cattail) stalks, plastic Made in: Senegal

African laundry hampers bring amazing artisan craftsmanship into our living spaces. Our laundry hampers are handwoven by an association of more than 100 rural Wolof women in the West African nation of Senegal. Working together, we are extending the women's reach far beyond their saturated local markets to homes across America. Sold singly. Approx. Dimensions: 16"L x 16"W x 26-28"H Crafted from: Typha (cattail) stalks, plastic Made in: Senegal We believe that hardworking African artisans, producers, and export agents hold the key to their own personal success and that the path to success requires a steady, committed pace. We can extend each artisan's channel of trades from local markets to the global marketplace, all the while providing them with options to work from the comfort of their own homes and communities. Secure in the knowledge that the fair payment they receive will not be reduced by traveling expenses, childcare costs, and haggled prices, most artisans in the network promote their family's future by using earnings to put food on the table and pay educational expenses for their children. Fair Trade Federation, a group of like-minded companies and organizations that adhere to: providing fair payment to workers in developing nations educating artisans 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

This beautiful open weave bin makes a lovely addition to the home. Handmade from stiff elephant grass dyed in dark blue and teal tones, the basket showcases the weaving talent of rural artisans in Northern Ghana, West Africa. Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each may vary slightly. Approx. Dimensions: 10"L x 10"W x 10"H Crafted from: Elephant grass, dye Made in: Ghana We believe that hardworking African artisans, producers, and export agents hold the key to their own personal success and that the path to success requires a steady, committed pace. We can extend each artisan's channel of trades from local markets to the global marketplace, all the while providing them with options to work from the comfort of their own homes and communities. Secure in the knowledge that the fair payment they receive will not be reduced by traveling expenses, childcare costs, and haggled prices, most artisans in the network promote their family's future by using earnings to put food on the table and pay educational expenses for their children. Fair Trade Federation, a group of like-minded companies and organizations that adhere to: providing fair payment to workers in developing nations educating artisans 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

Living in remote areas of rural Kenya doesn't stop talented women from earning income. Using strands of sisal dyed to a beautifully neutral sand tone, weavers craft simple baskets that serve as chic storage in any room of the home. Sisal is a natural fiber extracted from an agave plant, so the baskets are coveted for their durability and ability to be re-shaped. Sold singly, available in two sizes. We recommend spraying lightly with cold water to reshape baskets. Approx. Dimensions: Small: 14"D x 10"H (to top of basket), 14"H (to top of handles) Large: 16"D x 10"H (to top of basket), 14"H (to top of handles) Crafted from: Sisal fiber Made in: Kenya We believe that hardworking African artisans, producers, and export agents hold the key to their own personal success and that the path to success requires a steady, committed pace. We can extend each artisan's channel of trades from local markets to the global marketplace, all the while providing them with options to work from the comfort of their own homes and communities. Secure in the knowledge that the fair payment they receive will not be reduced by traveling expenses, childcare costs, and haggled prices, most artisans in the network promote their family's future by using earnings to put food on the table and pay educational expenses for their children. Fair Trade Federation, a group of like-minded companies and organizations that adhere to: providing fair payment to workers in developing nations educating artisans 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

This versatile set of nesting baskets is handwoven by talented rural Kenyan women using strands of natural and hand-dyed sisal. The baskets are coveted for their ability to be re-shaped, as well as their durability and all-natural composition. Sold as a set of two nesting baskets. We recommend spraying lightly with cold water to reshape baskets. Approx. Dimensions: Small: 6"L x 6"W x 6"H Large: 8"L x 8"W x 8"H Crafted from: Sisal fiber, dye Made in: Kenya We believe that hardworking African artisans, producers, and export agents hold the key to their own personal success and that the path to success requires a steady, committed pace. We can extend each artisan's channel of trades from local markets to the global marketplace, all the while providing them with options to work from the comfort of their own homes and communities. Secure in the knowledge that the fair payment they receive will not be reduced by traveling expenses, childcare costs, and haggled prices, most artisans in the network promote their family's future by using earnings to put food on the table and pay educational expenses for their children. Fair Trade Federation, a group of like-minded companies and organizations that adhere to: providing fair payment to workers in developing nations educating artisans 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

This versatile set of nesting baskets is handwoven by talented rural Kenyan women using strands of natural and hand-dyed sisal. The baskets are coveted for their ability to be re-shaped, as well as their durability and all-natural composition. Sold as a set of three nesting baskets. We recommend spraying lightly with cold water to reshape baskets. Dimensions: Small: 6"L x 6"W x 6"H Med: 8"L x 8"W x 8"H Large: 10"L x 10"W x 10"H Crafted from: Sisal fiber, dye Made in: Kenya