{"product_id":"white-and-grey-handwoven-statement-basket-with-white-leather-tassel-takh","title":"White and Grey Handwoven Statement Basket with White Leather Tassel (Takh)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite \u0026amp; Grey Takh Statement Basket with Leather Tassel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Story Behind the Takh Basket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Takh basket has an unexpected and joyful origin. In the early days, a weaver named Coumba misinterpreted a drawing of a basket design. The sketch showed a basket with a 30 cm diameter, but Coumba wove her own interpretation — with an opening barely 8 cm wide. The result was a completely new and distinctive shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat began as a happy accident quickly became a bestseller. The unique form has since become iconic, with Coumba affectionately nicknamed as “Coumba Boob!”. It’s also likened to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Hershey’s Kisses”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiving Back Through Craft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond its playful history, the Takh basket carries a deeper purpose. 100% of profits from every Takh sold are dedicated to funding THE IMADI education and literacy programmes in local weaving communities — supporting opportunities for the next generation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease support by buying a TAKH, and we can order more from the weavers enabling more funds for the schools. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyling the Takh Basket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe distinctive shape of the Takh basket makes it a beautiful statement piece for shelves, consoles and coffee tables. We also love styling it with dried flowers or stems placed inside a small vase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely hostess or housewarming gift too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox: Sizes vary from Height 34cm-40cm and Width 26-28 cm. Our openings are 13-15cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you order more than, we will make sure they are approximately the same size. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emmela","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48165726978199,"sku":"sku-56364853297526","price":47.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/3879\/6439\/files\/white_grey_statement_baskets_white_leather_tassel_takh_group.jpg?v=1787652035","url":"https:\/\/www.thecuratedstore.co.uk\/products\/white-and-grey-handwoven-statement-basket-with-white-leather-tassel-takh","provider":"The Curated Store UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}