Small decorative basket striped CAIMA square storage shelf basket made of water hyacinth (2 sizes)

•26x26x21 (S) or   31x31x22 (M) cm in size • Made from stable, sustainable water hyacinth in two colors • The angular shape makes it the ideal organizational aid on the shelf or on the desk • lovingly packaged plastic-free • 100% handmade and fair trade Discover our Caima storage basket - a practical little piece of jewelry with an enchanting zigzag pattern, which we have added to our range in two sizes for you.   For this purpose, alternating natural water hyacinth fibers and those dyed black with food coloring are artfully woven together so that the decorative square basket immediately catches the eye.    We particularly like Caima as an eye-catching shelf basket that you can use to stylishly store your small items.   It is also an ideal option if you are looking for a decorative element for your sideboard or an organizer for your desk.   No matter how you want to use the basket: your home will have a wonderful eye-catcher. -------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Mass weight: (Length x WIDTH X HEIGHT) S: 26x26x21cm; 0.45kg M: 31x31x22cm; 0.59kg Our products are artfully crafted unique pieces.   Due to hand manufacturing and natural variations in materials, they may vary slightly in size, color and shape. -------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Material: water hyacinth Our baskets are made from plant fibers.   They therefore smell and feel wonderfully natural.    Water hyacinth is a tropical aquatic plant that grows on rivers and lakes.   It actually comes from South America, but was also introduced into Southeast Asia.   There it is considered a weed because it reproduces incredibly quickly and can cover entire bodies of water with a carpet of leaves.   The resulting lack of light and oxygen causes all life underwater to die, which is why the plants must be removed regularly.   To prepare the plants for further processing, the leaves are cut off and the thick stems are dried in the sun for three to seven days.   The result is an abundant, sustainable raw material for many woven goods here at Soeji! -------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Place of production: This basket is handmade in Java, Indonesia.   When selecting our local producers, we value fair pay and good working conditions.   Only adult and experienced artisans work in the companies from which we purchase our goods.   No harmful chemicals are used during production.   Since all work steps are carried out by hand, the production process hardly produces any greenhouse gas emissions.   We ensure all of this through regular on-site visits and ongoing personal contact with the companies.