Laundry Basket | Plant Basket | Storage Basket SAMU made from Water Hyacinth (3 sizes)

• 33 (S), 37 (M) or 42 (L) cm diameter, 21 (S), 23 (M)or 27 (L) cm tall
• made from stable, sustainable water hyacinth
• with practical handles, it is perfect as a laundry basket or as storage
• the packaging is plastic-free
• 100% handmade and fair trade

Our Samu basket is woven by hand from water hyacinth fibres. This high-strength and heavy material is sustainably sourced and is so robust that this basket can accompany you all your life as a practical helper in the household. The timeless, simple design also contributes to this durability.

Whether as a storage basket for toys and textiles or as a laundry basket – the flat shape of Samu enables efficient organisation and easy transport of items. But you can also integrate it into your home together with a plant as a decorative object. Especially in homes with a lot of natural materials, Samu blends in harmoniously and creates an inviting and natural atmosphere.

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Measurements & weight:

(height (without handles) x diameter)

S: 21x33 cm; 1.17 kg
M: 23x37 cm; 1.36 kg
L: 27x42 cm; 2.40 kg

Our products are artfully crafted individual pieces. They may vary slightly in size, color and shape due to the production by hand and natural variations in materials.

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Material: Water hyacinth

Our baskets are made from plant fibres. They therefore wonderfully smell and feel like nature.

The water hyacinth is a tropical aquatic plant that grows on rivers and lakes. It actually comes from South America, but was also introduced in Southeast Asia. There it is considered a weed because it reproduces incredibly quickly and can cover entire bodies of water with a carpet of leaves. The resulting lack of light and oxygen causes all life underwater to die, which is why the plants have to be removed regularly. In order to prepare the plants for further processing, the leaves are cut off and the thick stems are dried in the sun for three to seven days. The result is a sustainable raw material available in abundance for many wickerwork here at Soeji!

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Production site:

This basket is handmade in Java, Indonesia.
When selecting our local producers, we value fair pay and good working conditions. In the factories from which we purchase our goods, we only work with adult and experienced artisans. No harmful chemicals are used in the manufacturing process. Since all work steps are done by hand, the production process hardly generates any greenhouse gas emissions. We ensure all of this through regular on-site visits and permanent personal contact with the companies.