The Niger Bend

These baskets are very well made of palm leaf stems – also called petoles – which are twisted together to form the cord which is woven into this basket. This basket is distinguished by its band of plant fiber trim around the middle. This basket is built to last. Made in coastal Ivory Coast this is a traditional basket weaving technique, all made by hand. This basket has a relatively small base and flares to a large opening; the diameter of the top of the basket is greater than its height. 19 1/2″ tall x 23″ diameter at the top. (50 x 58 cm diam.) Tall and wide this basket has a lot of space for laundry or to store linens, blankets, pillows or your kids’ toys. It also makes a great receptacle for tall decorative items or in which a tall plant can be displayed.