Kaisa Rectangular Table Baskets - Set of 2. Assorted Colours

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Fair Trade artisans bunch the kaisa strands on each other - to make the basket. As the coils are made, they are bound together with upcycled saree and strips of palm leaves. Kaisa is a wild grass that is used in Bangladeshi basket-making. Our baskets also use upcycled sarees from the garment industry. Saree is wrapped around a few coils at the top to finish-off these table baskets. A sustainable fibre, kaisa grows along the riverbanks in Bangladesh. When kaisa dries, it changes colour from natural light green to a pale tan. It is widely used in Bangladesh but availability in Australia is limited. Artisans are from the northern region of Bangladesh - Rangpur. The purchase of these baskets provides a sustainable and reliable source of income to support their families and communities. Large basket with handles approx. 36cm x 28cm x 12.5cm Smaller basket approx. 31cm x 23cm x 10cm Show more