• Large basket decor
  • Hand woven basket for laundry. Woman holding up a t-shirt.
  • handwoven laundry basket
  • large baskets for storage
  • Large oversized African basket with handles, placed in a living area with book shelves.
  • Large oversized African basket with handles. Made from sustainable materials.
  • Woman carrying a large basket with plants.
  • Large oversized African baskets with handles. Made from sustainable materials.
  • Large basket planter next to a clothes rail.
  • Extra large basket over a woman's head.
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Giant Basket

Giant Basket

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These handled oversized baskets can hold laundry, plants, toys, or they can stand alone as the sculptural beauties they are.

Handmade from elephant grass, each basket takes a week to weave.

 

DIMENSIONS*
Height
Top diameter
23-24" / 59-61cm
16-18" / 40-46cm

*Please expect slight variations in shape, weave and size as each basket is made by hand

MATERIAL

Elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) is a sustainable material prized for its structural integrity, rapid renewability, and minimal environmental impact.

This grass grows along the banks of rivers, streams and swampy areas in Ghana and throughout West Africa. It grows, matures and tussles like wheat, with a broom-like flower at the top. To harvest the straw, each broom is pulled down from the husk and is left on the ground to grow into new tussles. The straw is harvested wet and then dried in the sun in preparation for the weaving process.

The long, sturdy fibers of Pennisetum purpureum create a lightweight weave that is both flexible and robust.

CAN I CHOOSE MY SHAPE?

YES - Book a virtual or in-person studio visit to choose your favorite shape

PARTNERS

These pieces are woven by the Sirigu Women's Organization for Pottery and Art (SWOPA), a non-governmental organization based in northern Ghana.

SWOPA's mission includes providing young women with marketable skills training,  and preserving knowledge of traditional craft by passing it down to the next generation. Learn more

FULFILLMENT TIMELINES

  • ORDER 1 week - If the piece is in stock at our LA studio the purchase button will show 'add to cart' and your order will ship on our next shipping day (Tuesdays)

  • OUT OF STOCK 8-10 weeks - If the piece is not in stock at our LA studio the purchase button will show 'sold out' and wait times are generally 8-10 weeks, depending on the season

If your question wasn’t answered above, or you’d like a personal design consult please contact us or make a virtual or in-person studio appointment.

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