Lowena Basket, Natural/Beige

A beautifully woven basket made of Toquilla straw. This straw is a core raw material in Ecuador used to make many everyday items such as hats, baskets, and even roofs. It is processed in an artisan way to obtain soft, flexible and very resistant fibers. Take this basket with you to the farmers market or for a little picnic in the park. Handmade in limited quantities.    - Toquilla straw - Cotton lining - 7 1/2" Height, 5 1/8" Base Diameter, 10 1/4" Opening Diameter - 9 7/8" Leather Handle    About the designer: After studying Fashion Design at Istituto Marangoni in Milan, this designer launched her brand of completely handmade accessories in 2010. Her products, which include genuine panama hats, woven handbags, and other accessories, are all manufactured in Ecuador using artisanal methods crossed with a modern day approach and design aesthetic for a fashion savvy clientele. The brand is known for their social responsibility working with woman artisans in the Andean region w