Large XXL floor baskets with handles are wide and low, good for carrying large items or quickly collecting essentials for a weekend trip.
Beautiful Nordic design and skilful Kenyan weaving are guided by our core values of uniqueness, joy and responsibility. These are reflected in every aspect of our basket making and the dedication artisans show to Mifuko and their communities.
Handmade white and brown floor basket is made of lightweight, environmentally safe paper. The specially developed twine gives the basket extra strength and longevity.
Each Mifuko product carries the name of its maker.
The Swahili word for “kiondo” means basket. Kiondo bags and baskets are a Kenyan tradition, weaved with a special traditional technique. The knowledge of weaving is passed on from one generation to another. Each piece is handmade by skilled women in rural villages - our Team Kenya.
Kiondo Floor Basket in White & Brown
Size: 19.7" Diameter x 11.8" Height
Material: Paper
Paper is a beautiful eco-friendly material. It can be fully recycled at the end of its lifecycle. The material is unbleached, light and durable. We have been developing paper suitable for our baskets together with a factory in Kenya to provide sustainable multi-function material for a variety of uses.
The idea of Mifuko was born amongst the colourful bustle of a market in Nairobi, Kenya. Minna lived in Kenya at the time, and her close friend Mari was visiting. They had become acquainted while studying textile design at Aalto University. As they wandered around the market they were amazed by the craftsmanship of the artisans selling their goods. Shortly thereafter in 2009, Minna and Mari founded Mifuko with a clear goal: combine Nordic design and traditional African handicraft skills to form a business that directly benefits the people of rural Kenya.
Today Mifuko is a successful Fair Trade company, and our work is ever more urgent. In Kenya, climate change has led to recurring droughts making farming, traditionally the primary source of income and sustenance, an unreliable foundation for a stable livelihood. The income artisans earn from Mifuko helps ensure families are fed and cared for when crops can no longer provide security.
