This item is due for dispatch approx mid Aug. To design the palm fibre Dhali Baskets, we were inspired by an ancient Egyptian basket spotted in a museum several years ago. The beautiful curvaceous shape and woven texture are perfect for shelf, console or vanity styling. Available in three sizes, group two or three together for functional storage that creates a cohesive visual story throughout your home. Featuring fitted lids, the Dhali Baskets are ideal for concealing those everyday items that you want to keep hidden, yet close at hand. Consider them for storage of skincare and beauty products in the bathroom; for coffee pods and packaged food in the kitchen; styled on a coffee table or shelf in the living room; to hold keys on a console in the entryway; or for storing small toys and craft materials. Handmade by fair trade artisans in a village community of Bangladesh, each Dhali Basket is assembled by bundling kaisa grass; wrapping them in fine strips of date palm fibre and coiling and weaving them into shape. The women who make these pieces work from home or in communal areas of their village and a genuine Fair Trade partnership ensures they are paid fairly for their time and skills, among many other benefits. Looking to match the Medium Dhali with other baskets from our palm fibre collection for a cohesive styling story in your home? Try the Dhali in Small or Large, the larger and taller Mira Basket in Small or Large, the low round Jala Basket or the smaller Buna Baskets. Size How it's Made Care Diameter at base: 20cm / 7.9inDiameter at top: 15cm / 5.9inHeight: 18cm / 7inHandle is an additional 3cm / 1.1in high.Note: Minor variations in the size and shape may occur due to the handmade production of this item. Please keep this in mind if selecting this item to fit in joinery or shelving. - Hand harvested and bundled kaisa grass.- Fine strips of date palm fibre are wrapped around the kaisa grass as the baskets are coiled and woven into shape using a large needle. - This robust basket has been designed to last. Palm fibre may change colour if exposed to prolonged direct sunlight.- To clean, we suggest you shake or vacuum them to dislodge dirt or dust particles.- These baskets are robust and will withstand some condensation however we do not recommend placing wet object in the baskets.- For water-based spills, blot with kitchen paper or an absorbent cloth as soon as possible and allow them to dry. Do not rub stains or spills from your basket, as this may spread the stain. Please note that oil-based or brightly coloured spills/dyes may stain and may not be easily removed - we recommend trying the above methods with a gentle eco-friendly cleaner.
