Laundry Basket | Plant Basket | Storage Basket BALAI made from Water Hyacinth (2 sizes)

€46,00

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Description

• 28 (M) or 39 (L) cm diameter, 32 (M) or 37 (L) cm tall
• made from stable, sustainable water hyacinth
• with practical handles, it is perfect as a laundry basket or for plants
• plastic-free packaging
• 100% handmade and fair trade
• free shipping and 10% off for all orders in our Orderchamp shop above €350

This heavy, stable and high-quality basket made of carefully woven water hyacinth can be used in a wide variety of situations. Exotic indoor plants in particular go perfectly with the warm color of Balai.

The interplay of lighter and darker water hyacinth fibers makes every balai unique. The robust material hardly needs any maintenance and retains its shape even after years of use.

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Measurements & weight:

(Height (without handles) x diameter)
M: 32x28 cm; 1,40 kg
L: 37x39 cm; 2,00 kg

Our products are artfully crafted individual pieces. They may vary slightly in size, color and shape due to the production by hand and natural variations in materials.

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Material: Water hyacinth

Our baskets are made from plant fibres. They therefore wonderfully smell and feel like nature.

The water hyacinth is a tropical aquatic plant that grows on rivers and lakes. It actually comes from South America, but was also introduced in 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 have to be removed regularly. In order 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 a sustainable raw material available in abundance for many wickerwork here at Soeji!

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Production site:

This basket is handmade in Java, Indonesia.
When selecting our local producers, we value fair pay and good working conditions. In the factories from which we purchase our goods, we only work with adult and experienced artisans. No harmful chemicals are used in the manufacturing process. Since all work steps are done by hand, the production process hardly generates any greenhouse gas emissions. We ensure all of this through regular on-site visits and permanent personal contact with the companies.