Straw Basket with Openwork Rim, Short Handles and Shoulder Strap

Description

This straw basket with shoulder strap from Green Doum is handmade in Morocco from doum palm and genuine leather, with an openwork rim, short handles and a long shoulder strap.

A basket with a decorative openwork rim, short leather handles for carrying by hand and a long strap for the shoulder. The open rim adds a lace-like detail to the palm weave.

What makes this straw basket with shoulder strap special

A decorative openwork rim adds a lace-like detail to the palm weave. Short handles keep it close to the hand for carrying at your side.

A leather strap lets you carry it on the shoulder.

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 straw basket with shoulder strap measures 30 × 17 × 32 cm (length × width × height). That makes it a practical everyday size. It is listed as size L.

Colors available: Brown, Camel and Natural. The straw stays natural while the leather sets the tone, from warm brown to light natural.

How to use your straw basket with shoulder strap

Use the straw basket with shoulder strap for beach days, picnics or swimming trips. It is light to carry, and the natural palm and leather look good at the sea and in town.

Take this piece to the beach or the pool: towels, sunscreen, a book and a bottle of water all fit. The natural palm looks at home on the sand.

How to care for it

Avoid soaking the palm weave of your straw basket with shoulder strap. 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.

Straw basket with shoulder strap: frequently asked questions

What is the straw basket with shoulder strap 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 shoulder strap come in?

It measures 30 × 17 × 32 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 × 17 × 32 cm
• Colors: Brown, Camel, Natural
• Sizes: L