Mkeka Palm Basket - Oversized

An easy to carry, light weight and durable oversized basket made from dried palm leaves. 
 
These oversized baskets can fit quite a bit more in compared to the large palm basket and like all our Mkeka baskets, they are a great size to use at home to store toys, blankets and laundry.  They would also look lovely by the fire place with logs stored inside.
 
Utilising the power of handicrafts and the age-old traditions of basket weaving, our artisan partner Hadithi Crafts has enabled rural women to find an alternative and sustainable way to make a living. 
 
Dried palm leaves are platted into strips which are then coiled and sewn together to create these light but strong baskets showcasing unique weaving techniques and patterns. The handles are made using goats leather from a local tannery.
 
Our baskets are hand woven by a women's collective based in a wildlife sanctuary in the Tsavo region of Kenya. Every basket provides an essential livelihood to rural artisans and their community which has historically been reliant on farming - a practice that has become more unreliable due to the scarcity of rain in this semi-arid area.
 
Note: The last photo shows our three types of Mkeka Baskets and gives an approximate indication of scale.

Made in Kenya by Hadithi Crafts

Material: Dried palm leaves and goat leather handles

Size:
61cm top width | 33cm base diameter | 40cm height (52cm with handles)
Top width is measured at the widest part of the basket
 
Care: Spot clean and keep away from direct sunlight to protect the natural material and prevent fading. Store in a dry and damp proof environment.
 
Please also note:
Should your basket come into contact with water, let it dry thoroughly and re-shape if required.
Dried palm leaves and sisal are natural materials and if left damp for too long, will develop mould.
If you plan to use your basket as a planter, then lining it with something waterproof on the inside is advisable to prevent the natural material from rotting and dyes from running.