Africa Parlour

Wolof women living in rural Senegal weave this stylish storage basket from dried cattail stalks and strips of salvaged plastic. The simple shape and color make this basket useful in any room of the home.

This listing is sold singly. 

Dimensions: 8"L x 8"W x 10"H

Crafted from: Cattail stalks, plastic

Handcrafted in: Senegal

This stylish African hamper is woven from cattail stalks and strips of plastic by rural women in Senegal, West Africa. Cut-out handles and a flat lid add to the classic appeal of this cream and yellow handmade storage basket.

This listing is sold singly. 

Dimensions: 14"L x 14"W x 19"H

Crafted from: cattail stalks, plastic

Handcrafted in: Senegal

This trio set of handcrafted baskets features three of our favorite styles (the lidded hamper, open top bin, and lidded warming basket) in a cream & silver stair-step pattern. 

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

Because this is a handcrafted item, each may vary slightly.

Dimensions:
Hamper: 30"T x 16"W x 16"D (21"T without lid)
Warming Basket: 12.5"T x 12"W x 12"D
Bath Bin: 14"T x 12.5"W x 12.5"D 

Crafted from: Typha (cattail) stalks, plastic

Handcrafted in: West Africa, Senegal

This trio set of handcrafted baskets features three of our favorite styles (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.

Because this is a handcrafted item, slight variation is to be expected.

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

Handcrafted in: Senegal

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

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

Sold as a trio set. Because this is a handcrafted item, slight variation is to be expected.

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

Handcrafted in: Senegal

Wolof women in the West African country of Senegal update traditional coil weaving methods by enlivening natural grass baskets with colorful strips of plastic salvaged from a mat factory. Cattails grow abundantly in rural Senegal, so women can earn a sustainable income from basket weaving while enriching homes around the world with modern African craftsmanship.

These large sized storage baskets feature braided plastic handles and a snug-fitting removable lid.

This listing is sold singly.

Dimensions: 16"L x 16"W x 26-28"H

Crafted from: Typha (cattail) stalks, plastic

Handcrafted in: Senegal

Senegal baskets bring beautiful modern artisan craftsmanship to homes around the world. Handwoven by an association of more than 100 rural Wolof women in the West African nation of Senegal, these useful storage baskets are woven in the coil style by binding dried cattail stalks with plastic strips salvaged from Dakar.  The combination of natural and synthetic materials beautifully displays modern African artistry.

This listing is old singly. 

Dimensions: 18"L x 18"W x 30"H

Crafted from: Typha (cattail) stalks, plastic

Handcrafted in: Senegal

Senegal Baskets bring amazing artisan craftsmanship into our living spaces. Our Senegal baskets are handwoven by an association of more than 100 rural Wolof women in the West African nation of Senegal. Crafting baskets allows rural women to earn income from the comfort of their community.

This item is Sold Sold singly. 

Dimensions: 17"L x 17"W x 22"H

Crafted from: Cattail stalks, plastic

handcrafted in: Senegal

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

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

Sold as a set of three baskets. Because this is a handcrafted item, slight variation is to be expected.

Dimensions:
Large: 19"H x 15"W x 15"D
Med: 13" H x 12"W x 12"D
Small: 6"H x 12"W x 12"D

Crafted from: Typha (cattail) stalks, plastic

Handcrafted in: Senegal

Senegal  Baskets bring amazing artisan craftsmanship into our living spaces. Our baskets are handwoven by an association of more than 100 rural Wolof women in the West African nation of Senegal. Crafting baskets allows rural women to earn income from the comfort of their community.

This basket features playful triangles in red, yellow, black, and lavender on an aqua background.

This listing is sold singly.

Dimensions: 22"T x 18.5"W x 18.5"D  

Crafted from: Cattail stalks, plastic

Handcrafted in: Senegal

Senegal Baskets bring amazing artisan craftsmanship into our living spaces. Our baskets are handwoven by an association of more than 100 rural Wolof women in the West African country of Senegal. Crafting baskets allows rural women to earn income from the comfort of their community.

This listing is sold singly.

Dimensions: 22"T x 18.5"W x 18.5"D  

Crafted from: Cattail stalks, plastic

Handcrafted in: Senegal

Senegal baskets bring amazing artisan craftsmanship into our living spaces. Each basket is handwoven by an association of more than 100 rural Wolof women in the West African nation of Senegal. Crafting baskets allows rural women to earn income from the comfort of their community.

This item is sold singly. 

Dimensions: 22"T x 18.5"W x 18.5"D  

Crafted from: Cattail stalks, plastic

Handcrafted in: Senegal

Wolof women in the West African nation of Senegal update traditional coil weaving methods by enlivening natural grass baskets with colorful strips of plastic salvaged from a mat factory. Cattails grow abundantly in rural Senegal, so women can earn a sustainable income from basket weaving while enriching homes around the world with modern African craftsmanship.

These amply sized laundry hamper storage baskets feature braided plastic handles and a snug-fitting removable lid.

Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.

Dimensions: 16"L x 16"W x 26-28"H

Crafted from: Typha (cattail) stalks, plastic

Handcrafted in: Senegal

Woven by Wolof craftswomen, these African hampers feature a dotted pattern crafted using plastic strips recycled from prayer mat factories. Designed with durability in mind, each basket features a flat lid and cutout handles.

Dimensions: 14"L x 14"W x 19"H

Crafted from: Typha (cattail) stalks, plastic

Handcrafted in: Senegal