Madagascar Market Basket Leather
Crafted to the perfect size to carry all your essentials, this Market Basket with Leather handles from Madagascar is woven with sustainably harvested Mahampy. Perfect for your on the go lifestyle, style with your favorite summer outfit at the farmers market, its natural materials add a relaxed, rustic vibe to any outfit. Learn about the artisan who made it, bringing a rich cultural story into your everyday life. Our work in Madagascar helps the Missouri Botanical Garden preserve fragile forest areas by giving those who live nearby a way to earn a living that doesn't endanger the forest.
CARE: Spot clean with a damp cloth. For longer-lasting color and shape, avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and moisture.
Palm Fiber, Purpose, and Polish
On Madagascar’s east coast, artisans strip raffia palm, sun-dry the fibers, and braid them into a tall oval basket accented by wide veggie-tanned leather handles. The undyed straw glows warm sand-beige, while subtle plant-pigment bands evoke island sunsets. Sales fund Prosperity Wages and the Missouri Botanical Garden’s forest-preservation work, turning sustainable harvest into steady income―and giving threatened trees a fighting chance. Bring this tote to market or park it by the sofa; it carries groceries today and a conservation story forever.
Carry, Store, Style
- Farmers-Market Workhorse – Holds produce, baguettes, and cut flowers; leather straps stay comfortable even when full.
- Beach & Picnic Buddy – Towels, sunscreen, and drinks slide in easily; sand shakes out with a quick shake.
- Décor Double Duty – Off-season, stand the basket beside an entry bench to corral blankets or magazines; sculptural weave elevates any corner.
PRODUCT CARE
- Shape Refresh: Mist lightly with warm water, mold by hand, air-dry.
- Cleaning: Shake out crumbs; spot-clean raffia with a damp cloth, avoid soaking leather.
- Sunlight: Rotate occasionally—prolonged direct sun may lighten straw.
- Leather: Condition handles with clear balm to keep them supple.
ARTISAN NOTES: Weave tension, straw shade, and leather tone vary by maker, making each market basket one of a kind. Prefer a lighter stripe or deeper leather hue? Email support@tenbythree.org and we’ll match you with the closest style.
| Width: 8.0 | Height: 14.0 | Length: 14.0 | Diameter: 0.0 |
