Artisans in rural Bangladesh use traditional basket-weaving techniques to create this unique set of baskets from recycled post-consumer snack bags and candy wrappers. Artisans purchase the bags and wrappers in bulk from recyclers who gather them throughout Bangladesh. One group of artisans washes the wrappers with water and detergent, and wipes them dry with clean rags. A second group wraps the papers around thin bamboo strips, which are then used to weave the basket around a wooden mold.
"The idea came to our mind to use recycled materials because they are environment friendly," said Suraiya Chowdury, Prokritee designer. "From the beginning, we have used water hyacinth to make handmade paper--a weed that is a great problem in Bangladesh, blocking the rivers and canals. We also use waste jute and cotton rags as recycled material for paper making. Chips packets are also a big problem for keeping our environment clean; they block our drainage systems. This product is made in Bangladesh.
This item includes two baskets measuring: 13x5x2 & 10x4x2
