Jonote Hanging Basket | Medium

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Beautifully woven hanging basket with a hand joined wood frame opening and braided handle. Medium 25cm/9.8" x 30cm/11.8" and the is handle 6cm/2.4" The Jonote Basket is traditional ly made by a democratic collective of women in Central Mexico. Crafted from hand-harvested local Jonote wood and tree bark, each one taking two days to produce. These artisans are environmentally conscious, and work with organic, locally-sourced materials, while minimizing waste through recycling and composting practices. These baskets not only help to provide a positive stream of income for this hardworking and industrious group, they also help to maintain traditions which have been practiced for thousands of years. Show more