Storage basket square shelf basket TANGAN hand-woven from water hyacinth (2 sizes)

•36x28x25 cm (M) or   45x34x27 cm (L) in size • Made from stable, sustainable water hyacinth • With practical handles, perfect as a storage basket for laundry or toys • lovingly packaged plastic-free • 100% handmade and fair trade The Tangan storage basket is not only a practical accessory for your home, but also a statement for environmentally conscious living.   Handcrafted from sustainable and sturdy water hyacinth, it offers a long-lasting solution for all your storage needs.   The sturdy metal frame, into which the natural fibers are woven, preserves the shape of the basket in the long term.   Handles on the sides make it easier to carry and make it a practical helper in many everyday situations.    With its straight, angular design and loose braiding, Tangan fits perfectly into various application scenarios.   It can serve as an organizational aid on shelves and niches or as a stylish way to store laundry in a well-ventilated manner.   Tangan is available in two different sizes and as a set. -------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Mass weight (Length x width x height (without handles)) M: 36x28x25cm; 0.81kg L: 45x34x27cm; 1.11kg 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. -------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Main 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!    Other material: metal frame -------------------------------------------------- ------------------- 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.