{"product_id":"kagua-green-check-woven-storage-basket-5715","title":"KAGUA: Green Check Woven Storage Basket","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\" id=\"p-rc_febc5ab332fe1eb9-111\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2675 citation-2676 citation-2677 citation-2678 citation-2679 citation-2680 citation-2681 citation-end-2681\"\u003eParading bold checks in soft sapling green, these beautiful KAGUA baskets are handwoven in rural Kenya from local sisal in three different sizes—one for almost every home storage need. Use a small woven basket\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2675 citation-2676 citation-2677 citation-2678 citation-2679 citation-2680 citation-end-2680\"\u003e for jewellery and watches, remote control\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2675 citation-2676 citation-2677 citation-2678 citation-2679 citation-end-2679\"\u003es and cables, while medium and large woven \u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2675 citation-2676 citation-2677 citation-2678 citation-end-2678\"\u003ebaskets make handy and attractive storage for everything\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2675 citation-2676 citation-2677 citation-end-2677\"\u003e from laundry and loo rolls to rugs and blankets\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2675 citation-2676 citation-end-2676\"\u003e, slippers and children’s toys\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2675 citation-end-2675\"\u003e. These pastel check baskets also make excellent w\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eoven planters for your beloved houseplants – and the basket room \u003cspan class=\"citation-2674\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2673 citation-2674 citation-end-2674\"\u003ecan’t think of a more perfect new home gift for someone who loves all things pastel hued!\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2673 citation-end-2673\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\" id=\"p-rc_febc5ab332fe1eb9-112\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2671\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2671 citation-2672 citation-end-2672\"\u003eThe craftswomen who produce these KAGUA woven baskets all learned to weave local sisal fibres from a young age and practise this traditional craft w\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2671 citation-end-2671\"\u003eithin a small weaving group in rural Keny\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"11\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ea. The basket room visits and spends time with this group as often as possible, and has built a strong bond with the craftswomen and their chairlady, Madam Dorcas, over the years. Before the basket room \u003cspan class=\"citation-2669\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2669 citation-2670 citation-end-2670\"\u003estarted trading with this group, the weavers would undertake the long journey to Nairobi to sell their woven baskets at city markets. Today, these women can earn a living safely and more efficiently from home, working to\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"12\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2669\"\u003e complete large and regular orders from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2669\"\u003ethe basket room\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2669 citation-end-2669\"\u003e during quiet moments between childcare, domestic work and farming.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"13\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\" id=\"p-rc_febc5ab332fe1eb9-113\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2668 citation-end-2668\"\u003eMost of these weavers are from farming communities who rely on\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"14\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e farming – and therefore, steady rainfall - to feed, support and clothe their families. So when farming slows down, weaving work picks up. Purchasing one of the basket room's woven baskets helps the basket room in its mission to empower African craftswomen to support themselves and their families more sustainably, and preserve this age-old craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003eMaterial: SISAL \u0026amp; BRANDED LEATHER TAB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003eDimensions (approx):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,0,0\"\u003eSmall: 17-19cm DIA x 17-19cm H \/ 6-7\" DIA x 6-7\" H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,1,0\"\u003eMedium: 22-24cm DIA x 22-24cm H \/ 8-9\" DIA x 8-9\" H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,2,0\"\u003eLarge: 27-29cm DIA x 27-29cm H \/ 10-11\" DIA x 10-11\" H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0\"\u003ePlease note: As this is a handmade product, dimensions and colour may vary from those shown in the photographs, adding to their unique charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eHANDMADE IN KENYA\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Basket Room","offers":[{"title":"S \/ Green \/ Checked","offer_id":57761486111102,"sku":"SB1518S","price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"M \/ Green \/ Checked","offer_id":57761486143870,"sku":"SB1518M","price":43.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"L \/ Green \/ Checked","offer_id":57761486176638,"sku":"SB1518L","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/6499\/9739\/files\/mc_41ab0fbb-d6c6-45bf-9029-a23de26213c4.jpg?v=1785274121","url":"https:\/\/www.maisonflaneur.com\/products\/kagua-green-check-woven-storage-basket-5715","provider":"Maison Flâneur","version":"1.0","type":"link"}