Black & White Stripe Basket | Large | Handwoven in Senegal | Millet Grass

Woven by hand. Carried with purpose. 🧵

In the villages of Senegal, the art of basket weaving is not a hobby — it is a heritage. Passed from mother to daughter across generations, it is a craft that speaks of patience, provision, and the quiet dignity of skilled hands at work. The Black & White Stripe Basket is the fruit of that tradition — large, sturdy, and beautifully made from wild millet grass, its bold stripe pattern a timeless expression of Senegalese artistry.

This basket brings both beauty and order to any room it enters. Set it by the couch to gather throw blankets, in the entryway for shoes and scarves, in the bedroom for pillows, or in the bathroom for rolled towels. Its generous size — 15" wide and 12" tall — makes it as practical as it is striking, and its clean black and white pattern pairs effortlessly with any home aesthetic.

The Women Who Wove This

This basket was made by a cooperative of rural women in Senegal — artisans who rise before the sun to tend their families and their craft with equal devotion. They gather wild grasses from the land around them, dry and prepare each strand by hand, and weave with a precision that comes only from years of practice. Their work is not mass-produced; it cannot be. Each basket takes time, attention, and the kind of care that only human hands can give. When you bring this basket into your home, you are honoring that labor — and the women whose skilled hands made it possible. It is a gift that gives back, connecting your household to theirs across the miles.

Details:

• Dimensions: 15" W x 12" H
• Material: Wild millet grass
• Handwoven by a cooperative of women artisans in Senegal
• Bold black & white stripe pattern
• Versatile — ideal for storage, organization, or as a planter (use a plastic liner for plants)
• Each basket is one of a kind

"She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy." — Proverbs 31:20