Woven by hand in Kenya using hand-split and hand-twisted sisal and finished with leather trimming and handles, our blue and natural 2 tone Kiondo basket is not only an elegant, unique, decor piece, it is perfect for storage. Modern, beautifully designed, and very durable.
Kiondo uses:
- Living room storage & decor - firewood at fireplace, pillows, magazines, blankets
- Shopper - groceries, farmers market and more
- Knitting - yarn, designs
- Toy chest - kids, dog & cat toys
- Shoe storage
- Newspaper/magazine
- Pillows and blankets
- Beach day - towels, change of clothes, snacks, hats
- Bathroom - towels, makeup/hair/dryer
- Hamper
- Recycle bin
Care Instructions:
To reform any "dents" in your basket, moisten (in the shower for a moment, or dipped in water) and then reshape & dry.
Features & Materials:
- Sisal plant
- Ethically sourced cow hide
- Azo-free dyes;
- Handwoven in Kenya
- Fairly traded
Dimensions:
13" (35cm) diameter (can range from 12.5 to 14”)
A kiondo is a handwoven handbag made from sisal with leather trimmings. Woven mostly by women and mothers, they begin by stripping the Sisal plant's outer layers, leaving the plant still able to grow. The weaver uses threads from the pale coloured layers, that have dried out for a day, to make a bag. A design pattern is finalized. The weaver then boils the threads in water and dye sets the bag's colours.
They weave by intertwining two single threads to form one strong thread. They will repeat the process until they have enough threads and colours to design the basket. It takes between two to three weeks to complete a basket depending on the size. Most weavers have to look after their households; therefore, weaving is done whenever they have the time.
