basket | laundry basket | Plant basket SAMU made of water hyacinth (3 sizes)

•33 (S), 37 (M) or   42 (L) cm diameter, 21 (S), 23 (M) or   27 (L) cm high • Made from stable, sustainable water hyacinth • With practical handles, perfect as a laundry basket or as a storage place • lovingly packaged plastic-free • 100% handmade and fair trade Our Samu basket is hand-woven from water hyacinth fibers.   This high-strength and heavy material is sustainably sourced and is so robust that this basket can accompany you throughout your life as a practical helper in the household.   The timeless, simple design of course also contributes to this longevity. 
 Whether as a storage basket for toys and textiles or as a laundry basket - Samu's flat shape allows for efficient organization and easy transport of items.   You can also integrate it into your home together with a plant as a decorative object.   Samu blends in harmoniously, particularly in homes with lots of natural materials, and creates an inviting and natural atmosphere. -------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Mass weight: (Height (without handles) x diameter) S: 21x33cm; 1.17kg M: 23x37cm; 1.36kg L: 27x42cm; 2.40kg 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.