Long Handle Jute Basket
This handwoven jute basket has a minimalistic aesthetic and seamlessly blends into contemporary living spaces. A favourite among environmentalists, jute has a negligible carbon footprint. It is also biodegradable and 100% compostable. The fibres are first extracted by a process called retting wherein jute stems are bundled together and immersed in low, running water. After which, in a process called stripping, the non-fibrous matter is scraped off, while the fibres found inside the jute stem are retained for weaving by talented women artisans from India. H17cm W38cm, handles L18cm
Our products are meticulously handcrafted by master artisans one piece at a time, therefore slight variations from one item to the next are to be expected. Such distinctions will make your purchase special and truly one of a kind.
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