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Open Weave Floor Basket | The Little Market
Open Weave Floor Basket | The Little Market
Open Weave Floor Basket | The Little Market
Open Weave Floor Basket | The Little Market
Open Weave Floor Basket | The Little Market
Open Weave Floor Basket | The Little Market

Open Weave Floor Basket

$ 128.00

HANDMADE IN BANGLADESH

Simple, yet durable, these intricately woven baskets are perfect for both form and function.

These environmentally friendly, multiuse baskets can function as décor or a storage solution for blankets, towels, and more.

Every purchase empowers women in Bangladesh to earn an income to support their families and send their children to school. The artisans have access to essential services including skill development training and collaborative spaces to raise awareness on social issues. Made following a local technique while using hogla leaves and recycled iron, each basket takes an average of 15 to 17 hours to create.

Open Weave Floor Basket | Iron Frame | Recycled Materials

Size:
Short

DETAILS

  • Short: Approximately 20" diameter x 15.5" tall
  • Tall: Approximately 18" diameter x 17.5" tall
  • As with all handmade items, variations will occur.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

  • Keep in a dry area. Do not allow to get wet. If necessary, spot clean using minimal water and an undyed paper towel or cloth and dry completely.

MATERIALS

  • Holga leaves and recycled iron wires
  • The holga leaves are locally sourced, and the frame is made from recycled iron.

HANDMADE DISCLAIMER

  • We guarantee the quality and individuality of all of our handmade, fair trade products and conduct thorough quality checks.
  • As with all handmade and small-batch items, no two pieces are exactly the same.
  • Variations in size, color, and design will naturally occur.
  • If you purchase two or more of the same items, you might notice variations. Our Fulfillment Team members do their best to make sure the items are as similar as can be.
  • We hold our handmade products in the highest esteem, and we hope that you enjoy and celebrate these variations as much as we do.
  • Learn more about our products here.
MEET THE ARTISAN
PROKRITEE
Located in: Bangladesh
A community-based nonprofit organization, Prokritee supports dignified work for more than 2,000 women in rural, underserved communities of Bangladesh. Many of these women are single mothers, refugees, survivors of domestic violence, indigenous peoples, people who are living with disabilities, and often the sole providers for their families. Handwoven with locally sourced recycled iron and sustainable hogla leaves. To create these baskets, they clean the leaves, set them to dry, spray them with water, and carefully weave them around a frame. Each piece takes an average of 15 to 17 hours to create from start to finish, with two artisans working together. Through this work, they earn fair wages, support their families, have access to essential training and healthcare, and can send their children to school.
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Located in: Bangladesh
Handwoven with locally sourced recycled iron + sustainable holga leaves
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Handwoven with locally sourced recycled iron + sustainable holga leaves
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HELPING TO CLOSE THE GLOBAL POVERTY GAP
EMPOWERING WOMEN
SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESSES
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