Stripes Basket Medium

Made by Basket Weavers in Pacasmayo, Peru

$160

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Product Story

The Medium Stripes Basket are made using a unique hybrid weaving crochet technique. We're excited to be using a recycled yarn made of 70% plastic bottles and 30% cotton mixed with a 100% jute to create texture and contrast. The baskets are flexible, yet durable and ready for whatever you throw at (or in) them. They are great for all sorts of storage - kitchen, bathroom, or catchall. Handmade in Pacasmayo, Peru.

Product Description

9” d x 8.5” h
Mix of 100% jute with a 70% recycled / 30% cotton thread
Due to the nature of handcrafted goods, slight variations are embraced
Ethically made

Made by Basket Weavers in Pacasmayo, Peru

Pacasmayo is a small town on the northern coast of Peru, right where the edge of the desert meets the Pacific Ocean. There we work with several women-run cooperatives who specialize in a hybrid of European crochet and traditional backstrap loom weaving. This technique is only found in the Andes - in the north of Peru through Ecuador and Colombia.

About these artisans

Since this technique doesn't require a machine or backstrap loom, it's convenient for the women to work from home. Many have never worked formally outside the home and this works gives an opportunity for them to provide for their families. Traditionally, this technique is used to make small bags, coca leaf bags, and blankets.