Small Palm Basket | Grey
HANDMADE IN MEXICO
These small catch-alls are versatile, sustainable and stylish.
Story
These small palm baskets are great for all sorts of storage––kitchen, bathroom, or catchall. The hand-braided palm is sewn together to create these super sturdy baskets that are both beautiful and versatile. And best of all, they're created using sustainably sourced materials and natural dyes.
Made by talented weavers from Chilapa de Álvarez in the state of Guererro, Mexico, artisans in this area have been working with the native palm leaves for centuries. In this region, work with the wild fiber has its roots in utilitarian design, with locals using the palm leaves to create bags, baskets and hats. These talented makers have joined together to create a co-op with a unifying core mission – the preservation of culture and the economic reactivation of the artisan sector in the region.
Details
- MEASUREMENTS: 26 cm Diameter x 10 cm H / 10.25" Diameter x 4" H
- MATERIALS: 100% Palm with steel bracing
- COLOUR: Natural/Grey
- ORIGIN: Mexico
Product Care
Spot clean with damp cloth.
Meet Our Artisan Partner
Guerrero, Mexico
The Weavers of Chilapa de Álvarez
Meet the talented weavers from Chilapa de Álvarez in the state of Guererro, Mexico. Artisans in this area have been working with the native palm leaves for centuries, and the skill is typically passed down within each family. In this region, work with the wild fibre has its roots in utilitarian design, with locals using the palm leaves to create bags, baskets and hats.
Having previously struggled with market access because of their remote location, these talented makers have joined together to create a co-op with a unifying core mission – the preservation of culture and the economic reactivation of the artisan sector in the region.