Handmade Baskets to Give as Holiday Gifts

Instead of worrying about the piles of waste that gift wrap crates, why not make the wrapping the actual gift this year with these gorgeous baskets from SustaiNOBLE?

As well as giving beautiful handmade baskets, you could even fill it with other edible or homemade gifts to make this year’s giving a little more earth-friendly.

These five basket ideas come from SustaiNOBLE, a company whose ethos is grounded in fairness and equity, offering a platform for makers to thrive while empowering buyers to make informed decisions.

1. Babui Utility Baskets

These delightful Babui Utility Baskets are made of Sabaii grass, a perennial originating in West Bengal. Give one as a gift by itself, or fill it with smellies and other sustainable goodies.

2. Modern Storage Baskets

This versatile Modern Storage Basket set by Mbare adds a touch of colorful handmade global decor to any room. They are perfect storage containers, with both practical functionality and a contemporary look that would look at home in practically any space. Their cool Coastal Blues colorway and rounded shape are perfect for hiding all the little messes of everyday life and making your space tidy and beautiful. Wolof women in rural Senegal weave these baskets from millet grass and plastic threads, which add strength and durability. The baskets in this set nest inside each other.

3. Black Oval Basket

This minimalist Black Oval Basket by Mbare adds a touch of handmade global decor to any room. A perfect storage container, it has both practical functionality and a minimalist, contemporary look that would look at home practically in any space. Use it for towels in the bathroom, to store throw pillows in the living room or bedroom, or even to collect toys in the kid’s room – its uses are endless! We have heard it is perfect for knitting while in mid-project! Wolof women in rural Senegal weave these baskets from millet grass and black plastic threads, which add strength and durability.

4. African Basket

5. Sabai Plant Holder/Basket

These handcrafted, eco-friendly, sustainable baskets by Kadam Haat are a perfect decor solution for your home/office. Their pleasing, woven texture and organic color palette are carefully designed to instantly add value to your space. These are sustainable products made by rural artisans and craft communities to promote livelihood and nurture communities in India.

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