{"product_id":"sehemu-handwoven-lilac-blacked-speckled-wool-tote-bag","title":"SEHEMU: Handwoven Lilac \u0026 Blacked Speckled Wool Tote Bag","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet vibrant \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eSEHEMU, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea colourful, l\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eilac \u0026amp; black speckled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e basket bag handwoven by the Kamba tribe in Kenya. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese ethical baskets are known traditionally as kiondos (kee-yon\/-doh) and were originally made in rural Kenyan communities by mothers as wedding gifts to their daughters. Weaving this particular type of basket bag was until recently a dying art: in 2004 only four elders from the weaving group had the skills make Kiondos, but today there are fifty skilled weavers bringing this wonderful craft back to life and these beautiful baskets are entering a renaissance as nifty and beautiful shoulder bags.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wool used to weave the exquisite patterns into these colourful bags comes from upcycled jumpers bought at local clothes markets, and the bags are then finished in a local leather works with supple cow hide straps for carrying. The weaving alone takes up to six days to finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo take home one our woollen basket bags is to become an important part of our journey: an intricately woven tale of ethics and craftsmanship. We are proud to support the weavers, providing a sustainable source of income for farming communities whose primary income can be unreliable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach woven basket is supplied \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith some information about the weaving cooperative who made it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and you can meet the weavers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebasketroom.com\/pages\/kenyan-basket-weavers-nifty-knits\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHERE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SISAL \u0026amp; RECYCLED WOOL (NATURAL \u0026amp; SYNTHETIC) LEATHER STRAPS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40-50 cm Bottom Dia x 30-36cm H \/ 17-20.5'' Top Dia  x 12-14'' H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(width is measured at the widest part of the bag) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 29cm \/ 11.5\" approx\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note, as all of our baskets are handmade, the dimensions and colour may vary from those shown in the photographs, adding to their charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDMADE IN KENYA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Basket Room","offers":[{"title":"Lilac","offer_id":56685930447232,"sku":"WBG-1389","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4575\/files\/IMG_0482.jpg?v=1760447680","url":"https:\/\/www.thebasketroom.com\/de\/products\/sehemu-handwoven-lilac-blacked-speckled-wool-tote-bag","provider":"The Basket Room ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}