Hadithi Line
Palmweave Sunbag
$55.00 USD
Made by hand by our artisans in south-eastern Kenya from a local palm called Magangachi, following traditional weaving techniques.
There are a few steps in this labour intensive process. First all the leaves are split in narrow strips. These are braided into a long wide strap. This strap is then made into a basket by coiling up the strap from the middle of the bottom of the basket, and sewn down with sisal string to itself as it gets coiled up.
The result is a very light and very strong basket made from local palm leaf, perfect for market shopping, or storing things at home.
Available in plain, Airforce blue, Coral red and Turmeric yellow.
The palm in blue red and yellow, used to pattern the sunbag, is dyed in the Hadithi Dye centre.
The Plain basket doesn't use any dyes, but will still have the natural variety of colours the natural material can show. There are natural shades of yellow green grey and beige to look out for.
Then the basket is finished by our leather craftsmen in Buguta disabled group, with round short handles made of locally and naturally tanned goat leather.
Hadithi means 'a story' in kiswahili language. Handicrafts with a story, from Tsavo, Kenya.
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Palmweave Sunbag
$55.00 USD
Made by hand by our artisans in south-eastern Kenya from a local palm called Magangachi, following traditional weaving techniques.
There are a few steps in this labour intensive process. First all the leaves are split in narrow strips. These are braided into a long wide strap. This strap is then made into a basket by coiling up the strap from the middle of the bottom of the basket, and sewn down with sisal string to itself as it gets coiled up.
The result is a very light and very strong basket made from local palm leaf, perfect for market shopping, or storing things at home.
Available in plain, Airforce blue, Coral red and Turmeric yellow.
The palm in blue red and yellow, used to pattern the sunbag, is dyed in the Hadithi Dye centre.
The Plain basket doesn't use any dyes, but will still have the natural variety of colours the natural material can show. There are natural shades of yellow green grey and beige to look out for.
Then the basket is finished by our leather craftsmen in Buguta disabled group, with round short handles made of locally and naturally tanned goat leather.
Hadithi means 'a story' in kiswahili language. Handicrafts with a story, from Tsavo, Kenya.
Our wholesale pricing is available for orders of 30 items or more.
Pricing will automatically adjust in your cart once this quantity is reached.
You can find full details on our wholesale process here.
Price includes VAT for Kenya. An official eTIMS invoice will be issued after purchase. Please email us you PIN number to sales@hadithicrafts.com.
Each Hadithi piece is made by hand using natural materials. With a little care, it will last for many years and age beautifully.
- All pieces are handmade, so slight variations are part of their character.
- Natural fibres may change slightly over time — this is part of how they age.
- With regular use and care, your piece will remain both functional and beautiful.
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From the Landscapes of Tsavo
Based in the Tsavo region of Kenya, Hadithi works with women artisans who create handcrafted pieces using natural fibres and traditional skills. The surrounding wild spaces and environment shape both the materials and the process.