Description
Our straw basket with fringes is made from doum palm and genuine leather and finished by skilled Moroccan hands, with a braided leather handle and a trim of leather fringes.
A basket with a braided leather handle and a trim of leather fringes. The plaited handle is comfortable on the shoulder and the fringes add movement.
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What makes this straw basket with fringes special
The braided leather handle sits comfortably on the shoulder and adds texture and strength. Leather fringes move as you walk and give the piece a relaxed bohemian look.
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.
Size and fit
The straw basket with fringes measures 30 × 17 × 32 cm (length × width × height). That makes it a practical everyday size.
How to use your straw basket with fringes
Wear the straw basket with fringes on the shoulder for market shopping, a picnic or a summer day out. It carries more than a handbag and looks good with linen, cotton and denim.
This piece works as a statement summer bag. Use it for the market, a day trip or the beach, and enjoy a natural look that goes with almost everything.
How to care for it
Keep your straw basket with fringes 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.
Straw basket with fringes: frequently asked questions
What is the straw basket with fringes 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 straw basket with fringes come in?
It measures 30 × 17 × 32 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, genuine leather
- Dimensions (L × W × H): 30 × 17 × 32 cm
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