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Description
Our Marrakech basket with flat handles is made from doum palm and genuine leather and finished by skilled Moroccan hands, with short flat leather handles.
A slim doum palm basket with short, flat leather handles for carrying by hand. This is the medium size, made for daily errands.
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What makes this Marrakech basket with flat handles special
Its slim profile keeps it close to your side and easy to carry through busy markets. Flat leather handles spread the load, so they stay comfortable even when it is full.
Short handles keep it close to the hand for carrying at your side.
Handwoven in Morocco from doum palm and genuine leather
Moroccan craftsmanship connects the past and the present, and this piece is a small example. It is made from doum palm and genuine leather, the kind of natural materials the Green Doum family has worked with since 1962. Learn more about our family business.
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 Marrakech basket with flat handles measures 30 × 10 × 30 cm (length × width × height). That makes it a practical everyday size.
Colors available: Brown, Camel and Natural. The straw stays natural while the leather sets the tone, from warm brown to light natural.
This listing is the M size. The same style is also available in size L: Marrakech Basket with Short Flat Leather Handles – L.
How to use your Marrakech basket with flat handles
Use the Marrakech basket with flat handles as a market basket, a picnic basket or a simple storage basket at home. The natural palm and leather look good wherever you set it down.
This piece 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.
How to care for it
Avoid soaking the palm weave of your Marrakech basket with flat handles. If it gets wet, shake off the water, shape it by hand and dry it flat in the shade. When you are not using it, stuff it lightly with paper and store it away from damp.
Marrakech basket with flat handles: frequently asked questions
What is the Marrakech basket with flat handles 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 Marrakech basket with flat handles come in?
It measures 30 × 10 × 30 cm (length × width × height). Available colors: Brown, 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 × 10 × 30 cm
- Colors: Brown, Camel, Natural
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