Description Calm Desert Basket – 20 Inch Tall Fair Trade Basket For someone whose tastes are quality over flash, the Calm Desert Basket is a must. This sturdy and understated hand‒woven basket is from the artisans of Rishilpi in Bangladesh. Rishilpi trains and supports artisans in rural Bangladesh who weave these baskets by hand in their homes. This tall fair trade basket makes a great laundry hamper. You can also use it for storing blankets, toys, clothes, towels and more! Materials: Date palm leaves and leather Dimensions: Handle opening: approximately 4W x 1.25H inches; Basket base: 15D x 19.75H inches; Lid: 15D x 12.5 (internal lip) x approximately 1.25H (including internal lip height); Leather handle on lid: approximately 9.5L x 1.5W (at widest point) inches Handcrafted and ethically sourced in Bangladesh Fair Trade Products – Ten Thousand Villages This product is available through our partnership with Ten Thousand Villages, a pioneer of fair trade that strives to improve the livelihood of tens of thousands of artisans in over 30 countries. Here’s what they’re doing to put people and the planet first: Ensuring makers earn a fair, living wage in safe working conditions It all starts with a conversation. Learn more about how their fair trade agreements are made. Caring for the Earth Ten Thousand Villages focuses on the use of locally sourced, recycled, and renewable materials in their products. They also promote creative re-use and energy efficiency in artisan workshops and their supply chain to minimize their environmental footprint. Investing in partnerships that empower communities Ten Thousand Villages chooses to work with women, people with disabilities, and others often excluded from the global economy. Their long-standing relationships (an average of 25 years) show us that when women gain financial independence, their daughters, families, and communities flourish, breaking the cycle of poverty. For this item, you will be directed to the Ten Thousand Villages website to complete checkout.
