Large Handmade Harvest & Market Basket | Sisal Handles

Large handmade basket with sisal handles

This large palm leaf harvest basket is a hardworking and beautiful carry for the garden harvest, the farmers market and the weekly shop. Handwoven from palm leaves with short natural sisal handles, it is strong enough to hold a good amount.

Handwoven from palm leaves

Palm leaf weaving produces a basket that is lighter and more flexible than wicker, stronger and more durable than straw and naturally resistant to the wear that comes with regular use. Each basket is handmade, which means slight variations in size, tone and texture are a natural part of the product: no two are identical. The sisal handles are short and sturdy, suited to carrying over the forearm or in the hand for a full load of produce.

A garden basket that earns its place

At 65cm across the top and 45cm tall this is a genuinely generous basket — large enough for a full garden harvest, a market haul or a season's worth of produce from the vegetable bed. Between uses it works beautifully in the potting shed or garden as a carry for tools, dried flowers and harvested herbs.

Why you'll love it

• Handwoven from palm leaves — strong, lightweight and eco-friendly
• Short natural sisal handles for comfortable carrying over the forearm or in hand
• Generous size for garden harvesting, cut flowers and market shopping
• Each basket unique — natural variation in size, tone and texture
• Durable enough for regular heavy use
• A considered and lasting gift for gardeners and market lovers

Uses

• Harvesting vegetables, herbs and flowers from the garden
• Carrying tools and supplies around the garden
• Farmers markets and weekly produce shopping
• Collecting and transporting cut flowers

Details

• Height: approximately 45cm
• Length across top: approximately 65cm
• Width between handles: approximately 35cm
• Material: handwoven palm leaves
• Handles: natural sisal
• Handmade — measurements are approximate and each basket varies slightly

Storage and care

• Shake out debris after use and wipe down with a dry or slightly damp cloth
• Allow to air dry naturally if the basket gets wet — never store damp
• Avoid prolonged direct sunlight which can bleach and dry out the palm leaf fibres over time
• Store in a dry, ventilated space and avoid crushing the shape under heavy weight for extended periods
• Do not machine wash or submerge in water
• Avoid leaving wet produce inside for extended periods without drying out

About The Market Basket Co

The Market Basket Co's handwoven palm leaf market baskets are designed for everyday use. They are strong, sustainable and built to last for years. Their hope is to steer Australians away from plastic bags, choosing natural and sustainable market baskets instead.