Description
The doum palm backpack basket is a handwoven Moroccan piece made from doum palm and genuine leather, with two adjustable buckled leather straps and a braided top handle.
A roomy basket that converts into a backpack: two adjustable, buckled leather straps let you wear it on your back for market days, travel or a day out, while the braided top handle lets you carry it the traditional way.
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What makes this doum palm backpack basket special
Two leather shoulder straps let you wear it on your back, so your hands stay free for shopping, travelling or a day out. The straps close with metal buckles and adjust to your height and to the load you carry.
A braided top handle also lets you carry it by hand, the traditional way.
Handwoven in Morocco from doum palm and genuine leather
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 is one of the traditional raw materials of Moroccan craftsmanship, alongside date palm leaves and rush. It weaves into a light, natural-looking fabric, and the leather adds strength where the piece is handled.
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.
The leather is genuine leather: it softens and darkens naturally with use, so your piece gains character over time.
Sizes, colors and fit
The doum palm backpack basket measures 30 × 18 × 32 cm (length × width × height). That makes it a practical everyday size.
Colors available: Camel and Natural. The straw stays natural while the leather sets the tone, from camel to light natural.
How to use your doum palm backpack basket
Wear the doum palm backpack basket for city walks, market mornings, weekend trips or festivals. Worn on the back, it keeps both hands free and sits well with light summer outfits, denim or linen.
This piece packs easily into a weekend: a wallet, phone, sunglasses and a light layer fit without feeling bulky. Slip the straps on and go.
How to care for it
Keep your doum palm backpack basket 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. The leather softens and darkens naturally with use.
Doum palm backpack basket: frequently asked questions
What is the doum palm backpack basket made of?
It is made from doum palm and genuine leather. Every piece is handmade in Morocco, so the texture of the palm is slightly different each time.
Which sizes and colors does the doum palm backpack basket come in?
It measures 30 × 18 × 32 cm (length × width × height). Available colors: Camel and Natural.
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, genuine leather
- Dimensions (L × W × H): 30 × 18 × 32 cm
- Colors: Camel, Natural
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