Large Handwoven Storage Basket Hooded Lid (Beige Colorful Swirl)

* Large size storage basket.* For storing laundry, toys or 8 throw blankets.* Colorful swirl pattern.* Hanging side handles with hooded lid.* Woven from grass, and recycled plastic ribbons.* Approx. 18″ widest diameter, 20″ without hood, 29″ height with hood.* Each and every basket is hand woven, expect 1.5″ variations in dimensions.* Uses traditional coil style african weaving technique.* Handwoven by Wolof women.* Made in Senegal, Africa. ——————— The Wolof people in Senegal are known for weaving colorful baskets from in the neighborhood harvested cattail stalks and strips of plastic. They weave handmade baskets of different shapes and sizes over banter and shared laughs. These groups of women empower themselves and their tribe through the practice of this traditional craft.
Dakar, Senegal’s capital city, is stuffed with many craft markets and artisan groups like the Wolof Women. The Wolof women are strong-willed and independent women. They’re challenging patriarchal norms by becoming source of revenue earners of their households. The Wolof women bond over a mutual interest to eradicate poverty and provide better opportunities for their younger ones.
This coil style of basket weaving has been practiced in Senegal for generations. The technique has been preserved by Wolof women by teaching their daughters and nieces. Traditionally, baskets were woven by binding thick local grass with thin strips of palm frond. Palm fronds were difficult to work with and were hard at the weavers’ hands. So, recycled plastic ribbons were introduced to replace palm fronds. This simple change in material greatly reduced discomfort all the way through the weaving process.
Our collection Senegalo is a curated choice of colorful baskets, bowls and coasters. The collection is decorative and practical.

Large size storage basket with hooded lid.
Measures approx. 18″ diameter, 22″ without hood, and 30″ height with hood.
For storing laundry, toys or 8 throw blankets
Woven from dried grass and, white and colorful recycled plastic ribbons.
Made in Senegal, Africa.