Pandora Woven Screwpine Leaf Round Basket
It is made from the leaves of the screwpine plant, also known as Pandanus or ‘thaza’ in languages like Malayalam, India, which are spiny, strap-like, and spirally arranged, and the leaves are harvested, de-thorned, split, rolled, dried, and sometimes dyed before being handwoven into baskets, mats, and bags.
Screwpine craft is a traditional cottage industry in Kerala, India, and also practiced in regions like Chettinad, Tamil Nadu, using palm leaves, promoting sustainable practices and providing income for local artisans, with the versatile baskets serving as storage, laundry holders, plant pot covers, or decorative home décor items.
