Lady's purse - small pot basket
Lady's purse - small pot basket
This is a nifty special pot baskets, called Lady’s bag or Lady’s purse. Locally used for carrying and storing small personal belongings. You can also use it in the kitchen for storing e.g. onions or garlic, or in bathroom for small items or cotton. Or fill this small and adorable basket with cookies or Easter eggs, and you have the most adorable gift for someone you love!
Woven using elephant grass coloured with non-toxic fabrics and vegetable dyes.
Dimensions: height (with handle) 20 cm, diameter 15 cm
The basket is made of natural veta vera i.e elephant grass straw. Fully vegan. Avoid long-time use in humid conditions. Should the basket loose its shape, hydrate it lightly, and restore its initial form. Allow it to dry in a well-ventilated room. Colours may fade in contact with direct sunlight. Caution: this product may splinter.
About the Artisans
Yen Pang Basket Weavers cooperative was established in 2014 with the support of Estonian NGO Mondo. Having initially started with eight women under a mango tree, the cooperative has now quadrupled in size, and has its own centre for weaving and storing the baskets. The cooperative is also training other women in nearby villages in basket weaving.
“I absolutely love Mamaa Trade’s interior baskets and carry on baskets. As a mother of two toddlers the interior baskets are absolute necessity to store all the toys and Lego parts, being at the same time also a great interior elements. My children have both also little baskets, which they play with daily and based on my experience I can recommend these products as high quality and durable.”
“I just love these baskets! They have nice colours and design. It’s a good present for Christmas or birthday - useful, fair and beautiful.”
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Fill this small and lightweight basket with muffins, cookies, apples or Easter eggs, and you have the most adorable gift for someone you love!
Dimensions: height (with handle) 20 cm, diameter 21 cm
The basket is made of natural veta vera grass straw, handles are covered with goatskin. Avoid long-time use in humid conditions. Should the basket loose its shape, hydrate it lightly, and restore its initial form. Allow it to dry in a well-ventilated room. Colours may fade in contact with direct sunlight. Caution: this product may splinter.