Make a functional, fashion-minded statement with our large shopper baskets. A great shoulder bag that can hold just about everything, take it shopping, for a picnic, or a day at the beach.
The new weaving pattern of these handmade light grey open weave shopper baskets gives them a delicate lace-like look. The open weave basket bag is woven from locally sourced sisal which only gets better and softer in use.
Beautiful Nordic design and skilful Kenyan weaving are the hallmarks of our Kiondo collection. These handmade baskets provide a livelihood to over 700 woven and improve the lives of their families and communities.
Each Mifuko product carries the name of its maker.
Kiondo Shopper Basket - Open Weave in Grey
Size: 11.8" Diameter x 11" Height
Strap Length: 27.5"
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.
