Set of Two Handwoven Rainbow Herringbone Hamper Baskets, Fair Trade, Senegal
This expertly crafted set of baskets includes two different sizes, beautifully woven in a vibrant rainbow herringbone design. Each basket is meticulously handcrafted by a skilled Wolof artisan in the rural regions of Senegal, complete with convenient cut-out handles and a flat lid.
Sold as a set of two baskets. Because this is a handcrafted item, each may vary slightly.
Dimensions:
Large: 17"L x 17"W x 20"H
Small: 14"L x 14"W x 15"H
Crafted from: Cattail stalks, plastic
Made in: Senegal
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Member of The Fair Trade Association. Providing fair payment to workers in developing nations, educating artisans and workers to increase their potential for advancement ensuring the rights of children, and developing products and processes that protect and conserve the natural environment. Lends over 33 million pounds yearly to both producers in developing nations and the buyers who distribute their goods worldwide.
They provide business training to marginalized producers, furthering the sustainability of cooperative investments. Working with producers across Africa who value their natural environment and employ sustainable production methods. Artisans must abide by local and export regulations governing the legal harvest of hardwoods to ensure compliance with U.S. import standards and to uphold proper management of their local forest resources. Artisans are encouraged to utilize materials fully by converting scraps into salable products Artisans are encouraged to utilize recycled, reclaimed, and highly renewable materials in product design, and to isolate new sources of low-cost materials.
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IMPACT:
- Fair Trade
- Sustainability
- Socio-Economic
- Business Training to Marginalized Producers
- Eco-Friendly