Extra large laundry basket - square boho basket - woven decorative basket - storage basket made of natural water hyacinth (2 sizes) mentari

Tidy up in style with our extra-large Mentari laundry basket, handwoven from sturdy water hyacinth. The natural fibers, with their beautiful warm hues, create a cozy, welcoming atmosphere in your home—while the spacious interior offers ample space for laundry, blankets, or stray animal toys. Thanks to its clean, understated shape, this basket is not only practical—it's a statement piece that effortlessly complements a wide range of interior styles.

Mentari is available in two stackable sizes, giving you the flexibility to choose what best suits your needs. Sturdy integrated handles make it easy to carry from room to room—whether to the bathroom, bedroom, or living room. Crafted from resilient, high-quality water hyacinth, the basket is built to last and will easily withstand daily use.

With Mentari, you choose sustainability with soul. Water hyacinth is considered an invasive species in Indonesia, so its use helps restore ecological balance. Each basket is carefully handcrafted on the island of Java using traditional weaving techniques under fair working conditions. The result? A sustainable, eco-friendly piece with a unique human touch—something no machine-made product can match.

Also check out our other offers - in our shop you'll find a wide variety of baskets, home accessories, and bags made from sustainable materials under fair production conditions.


➤ Our Mentari basket at a glance:

• Natural elegance: the warm tones of hand-woven water hyacinth bring a calm, tropical-minimalist feel to your space
• Stylish storage: whether for laundry, toys or everyday clutter – this spacious basket keeps your home effortlessly tidy
• Two practical sizes: available in two stackable sizes, so you can choose the one that best suits your needs
• Easy to carry: Sturdy integrated handles make it a breeze to move
• Sustainable and environmentally friendly: made from invasive water hyacinth, restoring the ecological balance in Indonesia
• Crafted with tradition: woven by skilled artisans in Java using time-honored techniques and deep attention to detail
• Fairly & Responsible Made: Produced under fair conditions with fair wages and sustainable opportunities for local artisans
• Lightning fast shipping, plastic-free packaging


➤ Dimensions and weight:

L: 49x40x29 cm; 2.53 kg
XL: 65x48x34 cm; 4.54 kg
(length x width x height without handles)

Our products are individually crafted pieces. They may vary slightly in size, color, and shape due to handcrafting and natural variations in materials.


➤ Shipping:

• We shipped with DHL from our warehouse in Germany, the packaging is plastic free
• Delivery time within the EU is only 2 to 5 working days


➤ The sustainable main material: water hyacinth

Water hyacinth is a tropical plant that thrives in lakes and rivers. Originally from South America, it has spread throughout Southeast Asia, where it is considered an invasive weed. Its rapid growth forms dense mats on the water's surface, blocking light and reducing oxygen levels, which threatens aquatic life. To mitigate this, the plants are regularly removed. After harvesting, the leaves are trimmed, and the sturdy stems are dried in the sun for three to seven days. This process results in a highly sustainable and abundant raw material, perfect for making our handmade woven products.


➤ The production process: from raw material to finished basket

For our Mentari baskets, skilled artisans in our partner workshop in Central Java, Indonesia, meticulously weave strands of water hyacinth around a custom-made wooden frame that defines the basket's precise shape and size. Using long needles and sturdy cords, they connect the fibers with expert precision and care. Each basket takes approximately two to three hours to complete—a true testament to traditional craftsmanship and attention to detail.


➤ Our production partners: selected according to fair trade criteria

When selecting our local production partners, we emphasize fair pay, safe working conditions, and reasonable working hours. We work exclusively with small family businesses with a maximum of 20 to 30 employees. They are all skilled artisans of legal age. Older people, who can no longer work in agriculture, particularly benefit from handicraft jobs, allowing them to use the skills they learned from a young age to earn money and pass on traditional production methods to the younger generation. They have often told us how happy they are to create something meaningful with this work and earn a good living. Since all work steps are carried out by hand, the production process generates virtually no greenhouse gas emissions. We ensure all this through regular on-site visits and ongoing personal contact with the businesses.
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