Add a dash of color, pattern & texture to your home organization with our range of Kottan baskets. Kottans are handwoven palm leaf baskets made in the Chettinadu region of Tamil Nadu, India.
It was an integral part of every household, widely used for religious ceremonies, gift giving & daily storage. Once practiced as the leisurely activity of the women from affluent families, the art of weaving the kottan baskets nearly went out of practice until it was slowly revived in the early 2000s. The art of weaving kottan baskets is being revived by teaching the traditional patterns & techniques to small groups of village women in the Chettinadu region with the aim of bringing back the art form & to arm the local women with a craft which is the best way of ensuring a sustainable source of income. These baskets are made using dried Palmyra/Palm leaves which are dyed and woven into colorful baskets.
With it’s vibrant hues, eclectic geometrical patterns and earthy textures, the traditional Kottan baskets are a beautiful example of form meets function. They will be right at home in a maximalist bohemian interior just as well as they are as a pop of color in a minimalistic or modern home. They can be used as anything from a catch-all basket in your entryway to a fruit or bread basket in kitchen to a utility basket for your coffee table.The possibilities are just endless!
DIMENSIONS:
Length - 13.5 inches
Width: 10 inches
Height: 3.5 inches
Returns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
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Shipping
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