Woven Round Basket Medium

$44.00

In Stock

This is the classic woven round basket from Ghana in a medium size. Fill it with building blocks, mandala pieces, arts and crafts supplies--whatever you want!

This round basket ships flat for more environmentally friendly shipping. With a little water and drying time, you can easily shape it to its natural form. Some variations in size and color from the example depicted.

Grass with leather handle.

Ti-a employs weavers in 10 villages, paying above fair trade wages and working mainly with women's co-operatives. They are a Fair Trade Federation member.

Shaping Your Basket

Here's a peek behind the curtain.

When baskets are shipped to us, they’re packed flat to save on space and cost. 

The magic is water. Wet your basket and it can be shaped and reshaped almost endlessly. Your basket will be picture perfect with a few minutes time.

To start:

Run the basket under a sink or tub faucet, or take a hose to it outside. It doesn’t have to soak, just be sure to wet the entire basket and handles so colors are consistent when dry.

Shaping techniques:

- Press your palm inside and out to even and smooth.

- Pinch the edges of your shopper or the base of your pot to get a nice curve. 

- Scrunch and knead your sculpture or star-shaped basket to get a new look. 

- Pay special attention to the crease, the line where the basket was folded.

Press one hand inside while giving it a good whack with the heel of your palm outside several times. Also try folding the basket along the line in the opposite direction.

DETAILS

Age: For family and decorative use.
Product Code: ACTIARNBM
Made In: Ghana
Product Size: 15 x 15 x 14 approx
Safety: For household use.