Moroccan Straw Bag : WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Essaouira is the Moroccan city of basketry par excellence. The women of this region hand-weave these magnificent Moroccan baskets from beige straw and raffia. A variety of materials are used to make Moroccan baskets, including woven palm leaves for braiding. Artisans in Marrakech then take care of the leather part, in black or brown, and the coating, which consists of adding the embroidered handle, pompoms, sequins, and handles, giving them a cheerful and colorful appearance.

Basket features:

Handmade basket made from 100% natural materials. The baskets are woven in Morocco. This basket has a unique pattern and is made of grass. Thanks to this material, the basket is sturdy and has a special, natural look.

Use this large basket as a laundry basket, a wood basket next to the fireplace in the living room or bedroom and create a unique atmosphere. Using only natural materials, the makers know how to bring peace and simplicity to each basket. As this item is a natural, handmade product, sizes may vary slightly from one to the next.

We believe that all the imperfections make each basket more unique and give it a little more character and beauty!

The history of Moroccan basket:

Basketry has been around for a very long time, ever since the materials for weaving became available. Moroccan basket bags are made in Morocco and Spain from palm leaves. Palm branches are regularly cut to promote their growth. This traditional craft respects nature, contributes to the growth of the tree, and is therefore sustainable and environmentally friendly.

Today, these Moroccan wicker baskets can be used in many different ways: as shopping bags , picnic baskets , beach baskets or simply as decoration. It also makes a great gift idea.

The square, round or rectangular strawbasket is ideal for shopping and can be personalized with tassels , metallic, silver or gold leather and a personal inscription in hand-woven wool.

Moroccan baskets, with or without a shoulder strap, come in different sizes: The large basket is suitable for shopping or as a beach bag, while the small bohemian-style bag is used as a handbag for shopping. This embroidered ethnic accessory for the old Moroccan woman will be your best companion.