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Large laundry basket with lid UMBUL made of brown water hyacinth - woven storage basket

Large laundry basket with lid UMBUL made of brown water hyacinth - woven storage basket

Regular price €129,90 EUR
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• 57 cm diameter, 37 cm high
• Made from robust, sustainable water hyacinth
• Perfect as a laundry basket with practical handles and lid
• The packaging is plastic-free
• 100% handmade and fair trade

This carefully hand-woven water hyacinth basket, with its large diameter of 57 cm and practical lid, is perfect for neatly storing children's toys or laundry.

Whether in the bedroom, children's room or living room, the simply designed Umbul fits harmoniously everywhere. The handles make it particularly easy to transport it and its contents between rooms.

Mass weight:
Height x diameter: 37 x 57 cm
Weight: 3.20kg

SOEJI 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
Water hyacinth is a tropical aquatic plant that grows along rivers and lakes. It actually comes from South America, but was also introduced to 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 underwater life to die, which is why the plants have to 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 a sustainable raw material that is available in abundance for many woven goods.

This basket is handmade in Java, Indonesia.
When selecting local producers, Soeji attaches great importance to fair pay and good working conditions. In the factories where they source their goods, they only work with adult and experienced artisans. No harmful chemicals are used in the manufacturing process. Since all work steps are carried out by hand, the production process causes hardly any greenhouse gas emissions. Soeji ensures all of this through regular on-site visits and permanent personal contact with the companies.
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