Handcrafted Palmyrah Basket with Handle - Orange handloombeachthrow Alternatively

Alternatively

Screen printed & Sewn by women's groups across the island of Sri Lanka

We have developed a training program in order to keep this heritage craft alive through introducing new patterns and techniques

using techniques originally taught by temple priests

Handcrafted Palmyrah Basket with Handle - Orange handloombeachthrow AlternativelyOur plant holders are made from natural palm leaves that have been harvested, dried, dyed and hand woven into this simple and beautiful functional shape by communities of women groups working from their homes. This fully women driven craft communities sees harvested palm leaves being dried, dyed and hand woven into these striking creations with great passion & a desire to be economically empowered. Hailing from communities in the post conflict north