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Tree-Free Recycled Cotton Paper Hamper Baskets | Hand Screen Printed | Peppermint

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  • Fair Trade & Artisan-Made in India
  • Designed in the United States
Why You'll Love It

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

Fair Trade & artisan-made in India

Designed in the United States

Set of 3 coordinating, nesting hamper baskets — reusable, gift-ready, and space-saving

Made from tree-free recycled cotton paper, crafted from unbleached cotton scrap fabric

Hand screen–printed with decorative motifs using azo-free dyes

Lightweight yet sturdy — ideal for gifting, storage, or retail display

Eliminates disposable packaging — the basket becomes part of the gift

Perfect for cookies, baked treats, curated gift sets, personal accessories, or small home goods

Excellent option for retailers seeking creative, earth-friendly merchandising solutions

Thoughtful gifting for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, holidays, housewarmings, thank-you gifts, and sustainable gifting

MATERIAL & CARE

Material: 100% recycled cotton paper (tree-free, unbleached)

Printing: Hand screen printed

Dyes: Azo-free, low-impact dyes

Care: Store in a dry place; avoid prolonged exposure to moisture

Description

This set includes three graduated paper hamper baskets designed to nest neatly for storage or be used individually for gifting and display.

Large: 7.5" × 7.5" × 3.5"

Medium: 6" × 6" × 3"

Small: 5" × 5" × 2.5"

Crafted from recycled cotton paper, the baskets have a smooth yet organic texture with enough structure to hold lightweight to medium-weight items. Hand screen–printed motifs add visual richness and artisanal character, making these baskets as meaningful as the gifts they hold.

Produced by rural and low-income artisans in Northern India, each set reflects Fair Trade values and the thoughtful reuse of textile waste — offering packaging that is functional, reusable, and beautifully made.

How It's Made

The paper used for these hamper baskets is created from cotton hosiery waste — discarded fabric scraps from cotton garment production that are reclaimed and transformed into durable, tree-free paper. Artisans blend the cotton scraps with water to form pulp, which is hand-formed into sheets using wire mesh screens. The sheets are pressed, dried, and finished without chlorine bleaching.

Once prepared, the paper is hand screen-printed with decorative motifs using azo-free dyes. Skilled artisans then cut, fold, and assemble the sheets into structured baskets.

This work supports rural and low-income artisan communities in Northern India through Fair Trade practices that provide steady wages, safe working conditions, and long-term livelihood opportunities. By transforming textile waste into functional home and gifting products, artisans create packaging solutions that are both environmentally responsible and thoughtfully crafted.

Natural Variations

Due to the handmade nature of our products and variations in device screens, you may find slight variations in color and/or craftsmanship. Even if from the same dye lot, slight variations in color may occur. This is not a defect, but a unique feature of handmade goods.

Handcrafted By:

Handmade
Handmade
Natural Fibers
Natural Fibers

What Retailers Are Saying

Strong Sell-Through

"Love this brand and their deep commitment to fair trade practices throughout the supply chain, plus their cloth napkins are some of our BEST sellers!"

- Julio

Top Quality + Quick Ship

"The hand loomed runners are a customer favorite and top quality. They ship quickly, and we love working with this company supporting fair trade and selling these lovely products in our shop."

- Cher

Giftable Best-Sellers

"Sustainable Threads not only has great customer service, the quality of all their textiles is excellent. Their kitchen towels make perfect holiday and hostess gifts. Customers always rave about them."

-Lisa

Beautiful Craftsmanship + Great Price Points

"My customers love the quality of the linens, the background of supporting skilled women, and a price people can afford to shop at."

- Christine

Excellent Customer Service

"The Customer Service team was AMAZING!!!! They exceeded my expectations. Not only is the product beautiful, but packaged so well and ready for display. Communication was Fantastic!"

- Allison