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Description
Head to the farmers market with this practical, large, oval shopping tote or use it at home for storage. Woven of natural veta vera (elephant) grass, this sturdy tote was donated by Baskets of Africa. This basket tote is approximately 16” long, 9” wide x 10” tall with leather handles.
About Baskets of Africa:
Baskets of Africa, pays the highest prices possible to the weavers in Africa while also providing value to customers in the US for highest quality handmade objects. WARP board member Cael Chappell, founder of Baskets of Africa, works to provide economic opportunity to weavers in Africa, empowering women and preserving culture within partner communities.
We are proud to support African basket weavers by offering unique handmade baskets from throughout the African continent. These one-of-a-kind pieces of functional artwork are woven by African craftspeople who share our commitment to quality.
By weaving baskets in the traditional manner, the basket weavers of Africa — most of them women — are preserving their cultural heritage while they support themselves and their families.
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