The Basket Room
Safi Natural Storage Baskets
Regular price£35.00
The weavers who produce these natural undyed storage baskets use them in their own homes for keeping meal staples such as maize, potatoes and onions in, and they’re also used for carrying gifts to weddings. These ethical baskets also make beautiful woven planters and can be put to use all over the home for keeping toiletries, cooking utensils and even baby supplies tidy.
This SAFI basket was woven by a skilled craftswoman working as part of a network of village cooperatives in Tanzania. As is the case with most basket weavers in Africa, the art of weaving has usually been passed down the family line, though these Tanzanian weavers are also regularly trained in product development and new weaving techniques.
Basket sales are organised by cooperative committee members and profits are reinvested for the benefit of the weavers’ communities and to enhance the basket weaving business model.
Dimensions (approx):
S: 19-21cm D | 19-21cm H
M: 25-27cm D | 25-27cm H
L: 32-34cm D | 32-34cm H
Please note, as this is a handmade product, dimensions & colour may vary from those shown in the photographs.