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Raffia Handmade Bag - Authentic & Handmade
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Handcrafted in Essaouira, Morocco

Handwoven Raffia Market Basket from Essaouira

Maalem Kimo weaves these raffia market baskets in coastal Essaouira, where Atlantic breezes meet ancient craft traditions.

$195.00

or 4 interest-free payments of $48.75 with Klarna

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In the windswept medina of Essaouira, where ocean salt seasons the air and artisan quarters hum with quiet industry, Maalem Kimo has spent nineteen years perfecting the ancient art of raffia weaving. His hands move with practiced rhythm, transforming golden palm fibers into sturdy market baskets that carry both provisions and stories.

Handwoven Raffia Market Basket from Essaouira

Handcrafted in Essaouira

What Makes It

  • Natural raffia construction — woven from sustainable palm leaf fibers
  • Genuine leather closure — secures with a handcrafted flap
  • Removable zippered pocket — keeps valuables safely tucked away
  • Protective inner liner — shields contents and simplifies cleaning
Handwoven Raffia Market Basket from Essaouira

The Craft

Each basket emerges from hours of methodical handweaving, as Maalem Kimo interlaces raffia strands with the patience his craft demands. The technique, passed through generations of Essaouira's basket makers, creates a vessel both flexible and enduring — ready for market runs, beach days, or wherever life leads.

Materials and Craft

Details

Material: Hand-woven raffia with leather closure
Dimensions: Small (30×20cm) or Large (50×30cm), approximate
Colors: Black, Brown, Dark Brown, or White leather
Fulfillment: Ready to ship

What's Included

One handwoven market basket with leather closure, removable zippered inner pocket, and protective liner. Slight size variations reflect the handmade nature of each piece.

Questions

Where do you ship, and how long does it take?

Worldwide from Morocco via DHL Express with full tracking, and shipping is free. Ready-to-ship orders are dispatched within 3 business days and arrive in 7 to 12 business days. Made-to-order pieces add their crafting time, shown on the product page.

Who pays customs and duties?

Duties and taxes are included on orders shipped to the United States, with nothing to pay on delivery. For all other destinations, import duties and taxes are not included and are collected on delivery.

Can I cancel or return an order?

Cancel within 24 hours of ordering, before fulfillment. Returns are free within 14 days: email us and we handle the pickup and the full refund. Made-to-order pieces are non-returnable unless they arrive damaged or not as described.

Is it really handmade?

Yes. Every piece is made by hand and carries an Origin Passport recording its city and craft. The maker is named when they have agreed to it.

How are the makers paid?

Kilimy is an artisan-owned model. The maker keeps the majority of each sale; our share covers processing, handling, and shipping.

Shipping and Returns

Ready to ship

In stock and dispatched from Morocco within 3 business days.

Free DHL Express delivery with live tracking, door to door. Orders placed today arrive Oct 28 to Nov 4.

Duties and taxes

Duties and taxes are included (DDP). Nothing to pay on delivery.

Returns

14-day free returns. We handle the pickup.

Purchase protection

If your piece arrives broken or not as described, tell us within 48 hours of delivery and we send a replacement or a full refund. Nothing to send back.

Payment is processed securely through Stripe and your card details are never stored. Every parcel is wrapped specifically for international transit.

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The pieces look even more beautiful in person, especially when they are lit. The fact that you noticed the crack during your final quality check and chose to replace the piece rather than send it to me says a lot about the standards you have for your work. The letter from you and the certificate of verified origin were also a wonderful touch.

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