Description
Our straw towel basket is made from doum palm and genuine leather and finished by skilled Moroccan hands, with short leather handles.
A towel basket with short leather handles: a practical shape for the beach, the pool or the gym.
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What makes this straw towel basket special
Short handles keep it close to the hand for carrying at your side. Its size suits a beach towel, plus the small things you take to the sea.
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 straw towel basket measures 30 × 16 × 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 towel basket
Use the straw towel basket 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
Keep your straw towel 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.
Straw towel basket: frequently asked questions
What is the straw towel 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 straw towel basket come in?
It measures 30 × 16 × 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 × 16 × 32 cm
- Colors: Brown, Camel, Natural
- Sizes: L
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