Intricately crafted by Senegalese artists using a traditional coil-style weaving technique passed down for generations, this large storage basket is woven from elephant grass and recycled plastic to offer a unique textural layer. This laundry hamper and lid are an eye-catching design element with a rich artisanal story and provide a functional touch for storage or laundry. Featuring a blue design, each handmade storage basket is one of a kind and will have slight variations in color.
Details
- material: Woven with elephant grass (belongs to the sweet grasses) and recycled plastic.
- food safe: No
- watertight: No
- imported
- Made In: Senegal
- material: Woven with elephant grass (belongs to the sweet grasses) and recycled plastic.
- food safe: No
- watertight: No
- imported
- Made In: Senegal
- material: Woven with elephant grass (belongs to the sweet grasses) and recycled plastic.
- food safe: No
- watertight: No
- imported
- Made In: Senegal
Dimensions
- Overall Dimensions:
- 20"Dia x 30"H with lid
- 20"Dia x 23"H without lid
- 17"Dia Opening
- Handmade-Size may vary
- product weight: 13 lbs
- Overall Dimensions:
- 17"Dia x 25"H with lid
- 17"Dia x 20"H without lid
- 15"Dia Opening
- Handmade-Size may vary
- product weight: 9 lbs
- Overall Dimensions:
- 15"Dia x 20"H with lid
- 15"Dia x 16"H without lid
- 11"Dia Opening
- Handmade-Size may vary
- product weight: 7 lbs
Care
- Spot clean using minimal water. Dab using a paper towel or cloth. Let sit dry completely before storing.
- Do not place in direct sunlight for long periods of time.
- Spot clean using minimal water. Dab using a paper towel or cloth. Let sit dry completely before storing.
- Do not place in direct sunlight for long periods of time.
- Spot clean using minimal water. Dab using a paper towel or cloth. Let sit dry completely before storing.
- Do not place in direct sunlight for long periods of time.
Expedition Subsahara
St. Louis-based brand Expedition Subsahara makes "happy baskets and accessories for colorful people." Founder and fiber artist Sofi Seck is obsessed with her Senegalese culture and the craftsmanship of her compatriots, and she wants to show that to the world. The baskets and functional accessories she designs and a team of women artisans in Senegal weave are made from natural materials using a traditional coil-style technique and feature dynamic color and pattern. Their mission is also to empower the next generation of Senegalese girls with a percentage of profits reallocated for building a girls' STEAM school.
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