Import Eco-Friendly Sisal Kitchen Storage Baskets — Buy in wholesale FOB from Supplier in Kenya

These kitchen storage baskets are handwoven from sun-dried sisal fibre, harvested from agave plants grown in Kenya's central highlands. Each basket features either natural sisal handles or stitched leather handles, with dimensions ranging from 18 cm to 35 cm in diameter and 12 cm to 20 cm in depth. The small sizes, typically 18-22 cm, are designed for onions, tomatoes, and citrus, while larger baskets up to 35 cm accommodate root vegetables and bulk produce. No synthetic dyes or chemical treatments are used in the weaving process.

The sisal fibre is stripped, boiled in water, and air-dried before weaving, preserving its natural strength and breathability. This method ensures moisture resistance without synthetic coatings, making the baskets suitable for humid kitchen environments. The leather handles, when present, are sourced from local tanneries using vegetable-based tanning. These baskets are not lacquered or sealed; their porosity allows airflow, reducing spoilage of stored produce. This is standard practice among artisanal sisal producers in Kenya’s Rift Valley and Central regions.

Buyers include specialty grocers, organic food retailers, and homeware distributors seeking sustainable alternatives to plastic or metal storage. Orders are typically fulfilled in batches of 50 units or more, with packaging in bulk cartons of 10 or 25 baskets per box. Lead time for production is 14 to 21 days after deposit, and shipping is arranged FOB Mombasa. Custom sizing and handle options are available on request, but colour variation and minor texture differences are inherent to handwoven sisal and not considered defects.

Karongo Paulie Enterprise operates from Kikuyu, near Nairobi, and is registered as a small-scale artisanal producer specialising in handwoven sisal goods. The supplier has no published certifications or factory audits, but its profile confirms active response to buyer inquiries and consistent order fulfilment over the past two years. All baskets are produced in a home-based workshop using locally sourced sisal and leather, with no subcontracting to third parties. The supplier does not claim export volume, workforce size, or revenue figures.

There is no evidence of large-scale production capacity or mechanised processes. The business relies on a network of 15-20 local weavers, primarily women from nearby rural communities, who work on a piece-rate basis. The supplier does not offer factory tours, third-party inspection reports, or sustainability certifications. Trade is conducted directly through the platform, with no external website or branded packaging. Delivery is managed through Nairobi-based freight agents.