5 Stylish Ways to Use our Fair-Trade Baskets

When it comes to blending ethical living with functional design, few things are as versatile and beautiful as fair trade baskets. Handwoven by skilled artisans in rural African communities, these baskets carry stories of culture, sustainability, and empowerment. Each piece is not only a functional household item, but also a work of art made using natural materials like raffia, sisal, and vetiver. Choosing fair trade means your home gets a unique, handcrafted touch, and your purchase directly supports artisan families with sustainable income.

Looking for creative ways to style these baskets in your home? Here are 5 great options!

• Banana Leaf Tray for Counter Storage
Start with our hand woven Banana Leaf Tray, perfect for organizing kitchen or bathroom counters with natural, earthy charm. Use it to corral fruit, keys, toiletries, or coffee essentials. Its deep, neutral-toned design adds both function and artisan beauty to any surface.

• Crafting or Knitting Caddy with a Market Basket
Turn a large market basket into a creative caddy for crafting or knitting. Our Pot Market Basket makes organizing yarn, tools, and supplies a beautiful part of your home décor.

• Centerpiece Basket for Tabletop Styling
Style your tabletop with a shallow round basket, perfect for holding fruit, bread, or seasonal accents. Our handcrafted Raffia Wall Fruit Basket adds natural texture and artisan charm to your décor. Shop our bestselling Red option or take advantage of the sale on our Earth Tone version to bring ethical beauty to your table.

 

• Lidded Basket as a Stylish Entryway Catch-All
Place a lidded basket by the door to hold mail, keys, and dog leashes in a stylish, clutter-free way. Our Lidded Baskets, available in two sizes, offer charm and practicality in one. They also happen to be on sale now through June 15th in the assorted option. 

• Vibrant Storage for Jewelry & Keepsakes

Keep your favorite accessories organized with our handcrafted Beaded Pot Jewelry Organizer and Beaded Round Jewelry Organizers. These fair trade pieces are perfect for storing rings, earrings, or small keepsakes, while adding a pop of color, texture, and cultural artistry to your dresser, vanity, or shelf.

Fair trade baskets do more than organize your space, they invite a global story into your home. By choosing fair trade, you’re investing in craftsmanship that preserves traditional weaving techniques while promoting ethical, eco-conscious commerce. Whether you're a minimalist or a maximalist, there’s a fair trade basket that fits your style and tells a meaningful story with every fiber.

By choosing to style your home with handcrafted baskets, you're not just decorating, you’re making a conscious impact. At Gitzell Fair Trade, every basket is thoughtfully sourced from artisan partners across Africa, ensuring authenticity, sustainability, and fair income. When you bring one of these timeless pieces into your space, you're supporting real communities and preserving generations of tradition. So next time you're looking for something beautiful and meaningful, let your home tell a story that matters…one basket at a time.