3 Handwoven, Large Mixed Green Storage Baskets, Fair Trade, Senegal

3 Handwoven, Large Mixed Green Storage Baskets, Fair Trade, SenegalThis set of handcrafted baskets features three of our favorite styles (the iconic Peace Corps hamper, open top bin, and small round storage basket) in lime, green and white. Each basket is carefully handmade by a talented Wolof woman in rural Senegal. Sold as a set of three baskets. Because this is a handcrafted item, each may vary slightly. Dimensions: Hamper Basket: 19"H x 15"W x 15"D Bin Basket: 13" H x 12"W x 12"D Round Storage Basket: 6"H x 12"W

This set of handcrafted baskets features three of our favorite styles (the iconic Peace Corps hamper, open top bin, and small round storage basket) in lime, green and white. 

Each basket is carefully handmade by a talented Wolof woman in rural Senegal.

Sold as a set of three baskets. Because this is a handcrafted item, each may vary slightly.

Dimensions:
Hamper Basket: 19"H x 15"W x 15"D 
Bin Basket: 13" H x 12"W x 12"D
Round Storage Basket: 6"H x 12"W x 12"D

Crafted from: Typha (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, 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 methods of production. Artisans are required to 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