Lavender Fields Lidded Storage Box

Wolof women in Senegal weave this purple and lavender storage container by binding cattail stalks with colorful strips of plastic purchased as salvaged end cuts at a mat factory in Dakar.
The result is a useful piece of handcrafted decorative art that brings together natural materials, traditional weaving methods and modern recycled materials in a fun and whimsical way.
Dimensions: 11"L x 11"W x 5"H
Crafted from: Typha (cattails), plastic strips
Made in: Senegal