"Raja" is our decorative woven basket series made from water hyacinth/banana leaf. This fast-growing natural material is used in many ways in Indonesia. Workers dry the leaves and roll them into long strips. This is the raw material for the basket weavers, who conjure up small works of art from it. As these are handmade products made from a natural material, each basket is slightly different.
The sturdy natural baskets are flat at the bottom, making them very stable. Equipped with two handles, they are easy to transport. Use "Raja" with a border as a decorative laundry basket, for example. The artfully woven pattern of white and black cotton threads makes it an attractive eye-catcher in your bathroom.
Water hyacinth is the name given to a natural material obtained in South Asia and South America from the leaves of a floating leaf plant. The plant is welcome in its native habitat as a natural water filter. However, its rapid growth has led to an oversupply, which has found a new use: the dried stems are now used to make basketry and even furniture. Banana leaf is the name given to a natural material obtained from the leaves of the banana plant in South Asia and Southeast Asia. The large leaves are traditionally used for cooking, serving, and packaging food, as temple decorations, and even as rain protection. When dried, it becomes a material for house construction and many household utensils.
Product details:
- Dimensions of basket XL: diameter approx. 50 cm x height approx. 43 cm | height with handle approx. 54 cm
- Dimensions of basket L: diameter approx. 45 cm x height approx. 41 cm | height with handle approx. 50 cm
- Dimensions of basket M: diameter approx. 41 cm x height approx. 37 cm | height with handle approx. 47 cm
- Material: Water hyacinth / banana leaf
- Color: Natural beige brown, white, and black
- Weight of basket XL: approx. 2.6 kg
- Weight of basket L: approx. 2.2 kg
- Weight of basket M: approx. 1.7 kg
- Manufacturing: traditional craftsmanship
- Origin: Indonesia
- The set of 2 includes basket sizes L and M
Please note: Woven baskets made from natural materials suffer from excessive moisture. They are therefore not suitable for direct planting. When used outdoors, they should be protected from the weather.
Note: All our woven baskets and rattan baskets are handmade from natural materials, so variations in shape, color, and size are possible and normal, and should not be considered defects.
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