Description
The straw basket with eye motif is a handwoven Moroccan piece made from doum palm and wool, with an embroidered eye motif and black wool-wrapped handles.
A decorative basket featuring a large eye motif, worked in black wool and finished with a sequined lid, with handles wrapped in black wool. The eye is a popular protective-charm motif across North Africa and the Mediterranean.
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What makes this straw basket with eye motif special
The large eye motif is worked in black wool and finished with a sequined lid; the eye is a popular protective charm across North Africa and the Mediterranean. The handles are wrapped in black wool, which gives a soft grip and a contrast with the straw.
Handwoven in Morocco from doum palm and wool
Green Doum is a family craft business created in 1962 by Moroccan craftsman Lhaj Mohamed, who started in a small store in the medina. Today the family still makes baskets and bags from natural raw materials, and this piece is part of that story. You can read more on our About us page.
Doum palm gives this basket its structure, while the black wool adds a soft, graphic accent.
Weaving baskets from plant fibres is one of the oldest crafts in the world and is found in many cultures; for a general overview, see this page on basket weaving.
Size and fit
The straw basket with eye motif measures 28 × 16 × 30 cm (length × width × height). That makes it a practical everyday size.
How to use your straw basket with eye motif
The straw basket with eye motif is made for shopping, picnics and errands. Carry it by hand or over the arm to the market, and fill it with fruit, bread or a bottle.
Use this piece as a market basket, a picnic basket or a simple storage basket at home. The natural palm and black wool look good wherever you set it down.
How to care for it
Keep your straw basket with eye motif dry and store it somewhere with air around it. Wipe it with a dry or slightly damp cloth, and avoid prolonged moisture and direct heat. Keep the wool details dry and brush them gently; spot-clean with a lightly damp cloth.
Straw basket with eye motif: frequently asked questions
What is the straw basket with eye motif made of?
It is made from doum palm and wool. Every piece is handmade in Morocco, so the texture of the palm is slightly different each time.
Which sizes and colors does the straw basket with eye motif come in?
It measures 28 × 16 × 30 cm (length × width × height).
Is every piece exactly the same?
No. Because each piece is handmade, dimensions and shades vary slightly from one item to the next, which is part of its charm.
Can I return it?
Yes. New, unused items in their original packaging can be returned under the withdrawal conditions described on our Delivery and Returns page.
Delivery, returns and related styles
We ship with DHL. Allow about 3 to 10 working days for Europe and 7 to 12 working days for the USA and Canada, counted from the order date. Customs fees and taxes are not included. Read the full delivery and returns conditions, or contact us with any question about your order.
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Product details
- Materials: Doum palm, wool
- Dimensions (L × W × H): 28 × 16 × 30 cm
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