{"product_id":"sehemu-handwoven-lilac-blacked-speckled-wool-tote-bag","title":"SEHEMU: Handwoven Lilac \u0026 Blacked Speckled Wool Tote Bag","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eMeet vibrant SEHEMU, a colourful, lilac \u0026amp; black speckled basket bag handwoven by the Kamba tribe in Kenya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\" id=\"p-rc_d56ffcf07fdb351f-31\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-711\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-711 citation-712\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-711 citation-712 citation-713\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-711 citation-712 citation-713 citation-714\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-711 citation-712 citation-713 citation-714 citation-715 citation-end-715\"\u003eThese ethical baskets are known traditionally as kiondos (kee-yon\/-doh) and were originally made in rural Kenyan communities by mothers as wedding gifts to their daughters. Weaving this particular type of basket bag was until recently a dying art: in\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-711 citation-712 citation-713 citation-714 citation-end-714\"\u003e 2004 only four elders from the weaving group had the ski\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-711 citation-712 citation-713 citation-end-713\"\u003ells make Kiondos, but today there are fifty skilled weaver\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-711 citation-712 citation-end-712\"\u003es bringing this wonderful craft back to life and these beautiful baskets\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-711 citation-end-711\"\u003e are entering a renaissance as nifty and beautiful shoulder bags.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\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 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe wool used to weave the exquisite patterns into these colourful bags comes from upcycled jumpers bought at local clothes markets, and the bags are then finished in a local leather works with supple cow hide straps for carrying. The weaving alone takes up to six days to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eTo take home one the basket room's woollen basket bags is to become an important part of the basket room's journey: an intricately woven tale of ethics and craftsmanship. The basket room is proud to support the weavers, providing a sustainable source of income for farming communities whose primary income can be unreliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003eMaterial: SISAL \u0026amp; RECYCLED WOOL (NATURAL \u0026amp; SYNTHETIC) LEATHER STRAPS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003eDimensions: 40-50 cm Bottom Dia x 30-36 cm H \/ 17-20.5'' Top Dia x 12-14'' H (width is measured at the widest part of the bag)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003eStrap Length: 29 cm \/ 11.5\" approx\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0\"\u003ePlease note: As all of the basket room's baskets are handmade, the dimensions and colour may vary from those shown in the photographs, adding to their charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eHANDMADE IN KENYA\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Basket Room","offers":[{"title":"Lilac","offer_id":57242741965182,"sku":"WBG-1389","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/6499\/9739\/files\/SquareProduct-2026-04-16T105153.876.png?v=1776333146","url":"https:\/\/www.maisonflaneur.com\/products\/sehemu-handwoven-lilac-blacked-speckled-wool-tote-bag","provider":"Maison Flâneur","version":"1.0","type":"link"}