Baby "Moses" basket
Baby "Moses" basket
One-of-a-kind first bed for the newborn baby! These baby baskets, also called 'Moses baskets' are handmade with veta vera i.e. elephant grass which makes them durable and sustainable. Put in a mattress and it makes a perfect nest for your baby that can be easily carried around.
The basket should be places on a flat surface of bed frame. Product is recommended for use until your baby is 3-4 months, 20 lbs and/or when baby can roll over, push up or crawl. Whichever limit comes first. Keep away from anything flammable.
Dimensions: length 80cm, width 40 cm
The basket is made of natural veta vera grass straw, handles are covered with goatskin. Avoid long-time use in humid conditions. Should the basket loose its shape, hydrate it lightly, and restore its initial form. Allow it to dry in a well-ventilated room. Caution: this product may splinter.
Picture with baby by Nele Tasane Photography
About the Artisans
Yen Pang Basket Weavers cooperative was established in 2014 with the support of Estonian NGO Mondo. Having initially started with eight women under a mango tree, the cooperative has now quadrupled in size, and has its own centre for weaving and storing the baskets. The cooperative is also training other women in nearby villages in basket weaving.
“I absolutely love Mamaa Trade’s interior baskets and carry on baskets. As a mother of two toddlers the interior baskets are absolute necessity to store all the toys and Lego parts, being at the same time also a great interior elements. My children have both also little baskets, which they play with daily and based on my experience I can recommend these products as high quality and durable.”
“I just love these baskets! They have nice colours and design. It’s a good present for Christmas or birthday - useful, fair and beautiful.”
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