Seaweed belly-shaped basket, beige large toy and plant basket

This belly-shaped basket is hand-woven from natural seagrass, featuring a distinctive silhouette that bulges at the center and tapers slightly toward the opening—resembling a “belly.” After soaking the seagrass to make it pliable, artisans begin weaving from the base, gradually expanding the radius outward to reach its widest point at the midsection before tapering it back inward to form the rim. The weaving technique employs either a hexagonal open-weave or a herringbone pattern, resulting in a basket body that appears full and rounded. The beige color represents the natural, unbleached hue of the seagrass itself. The large size is ideal for storing children’s toys, stuffed animals, or seasonal clothing; alternatively, it can be placed over a ceramic pot to serve as a decorative plant basket, effectively concealing standard planters. The flat base is reinforced with an extra layer of thickened seagrass, ensuring durability and slip resistance. The transition points where the hand-woven base meets the body and where the rim is finished are securely stitched with hemp rope, offering both aesthetic appeal and practical strength.