Description
The square straw basket is a handwoven Moroccan piece made from doum palm and genuine leather, with an open-weave square shape and short handles.
A square-shaped open-weave basket with short handles. The open mesh keeps it light and well ventilated.
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What makes this square straw basket special
The open weave keeps it light and ventilated, which suits towels, fruit and beach gear. Short handles keep it close to the hand for carrying at your side.
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 square straw basket measures 30 × 20 × 32 cm (length × width × height). The generous depth gives you room for bulkier items.
Colors available: Brown, Camel, Natural and Doum. The straw stays natural while the leather sets the tone, from warm brown to doum.
How to use your square straw basket
Use the square straw basket 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
Keep your square straw 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.
Square straw basket: frequently asked questions
What is the square straw 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 square straw basket come in?
It measures 30 × 20 × 32 cm (length × width × height). Available colors: Brown, Camel, Natural and Doum.
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 × 20 × 32 cm
- Colors: Brown, Camel, Natural, Doum
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