Bring peace, warmth, and natural materials together with PALEM, a generous handmade basket with a lid from Soeji. Its round, organic shape and banana fiber weave give the basket a warm boho look, while contrasting stitching details provide a unique and artisanal character.

Thanks to the removable lid, you can easily store laundry, toys, blankets, or other items out of sight. This keeps your interior calm and tidy, without having to hide a practical storage basket.

PALEM is available in M, L, and XL, making it suitable for various places and uses in the home. From extra storage in the bedroom or children's room to a generous laundry basket for the whole family. The different sizes can also be nested when not in use.

Sturdy yet airy

On the inside, a metal frame ensures the basket maintains its characteristic round shape. The sturdy banana fibers are carefully woven around and attached to this frame.

The open-weave structure allows air to circulate easily. This makes PALEM particularly suitable for laundry and other textiles where ventilation is desirable.

From banana plant to handmade basket

The banana fibers used for PALEM come from banana plants in Indonesia.

During growth, the fibrous outer layer of the trunk is released. These fibers are collected and then dried in the sun for about a week. During this natural drying process, the characteristic warm, deep brown color develops.

After drying, the fibers are rolled into sturdy strands about 6 mm thick. Experienced artisans then carefully weave them by hand around a specially crafted metal frame that determines the shape and dimensions of the basket.

For extra strength, the fibers are attached to the frame with transparent nylon thread. According to Soeji, it takes an average of about two hours to handcraft one PALEM basket.

Artisanally made in Java

PALEM is handmade in the Indonesian province of Central Java.

Soeji collaborates with small family businesses of about 20 to 30 employees for this. According to the brand, when selecting these production partners, attention is paid to fair pay, safe working conditions, and reasonable working hours.

The baskets are made by adult and experienced craftspeople. This way, older artisans who can no longer work in agriculture can continue to use their traditional skills and pass them on to the next generation.

Since almost all production steps are performed by hand, relatively little machine energy is required during production.

Dimensions

M
Diameter: 33 cm
Height: 40 cm
Weight: approx. 1.86 kg

L
Diameter: 43 cm
Height: 45 cm
Weight: approx. 2.98 kg

XL
Diameter: 55 cm
Height: 50 cm
Weight: approx. 4.28 kg

The height is measured without the handle.

Because each basket is handmade and natural materials are used, small differences in color, shape, and dimensions may occur. These variations are part of the handmade character of the product and make each item unique.

Product details

Brand: Soeji
Origin: Java, Indonesia
Main material: natural banana fiber
Construction: metal frame
Other materials: includes nylon thread
Colors: natural brown with beige, white, and black details
Production: handmade

Shipping

This item will be shipped directly to you from our supplier's warehouse in Germany.

The estimated delivery time within the EU is 2–5 working days. The basket is packaged plastic-free and shipped with DHL.

If you also order items that are shipped directly from Mireloé at the same time, your order may be delivered in multiple packages and at different times.