A twice-weekly sharing of eco-shwag.
Today’s giveaway’s a pretty reusable St. Tropez Fresh Green tote from French Basketeer.
It’s got a geometric design with brown leather handles and corners, liner with draw-string closure, and an interior pocket.
The basket’s made of raffia with a cotton (probably not organic, though I’m waiting for confirmation on that) lining, under fair trade conditions in Madagascar and Morocco, almost entirely by hand, in an industry dominated by women.
Andrea Drexelius says she plans to make French Basketeer a member of the Fair Trade Federation — she just has to be in biz for 6 months first, as per FTF’s requirements.
According to Andrea, the basket’s expected to last 10+ years, even when used for heavy loads. The tote’s roomy; go here for deets on measurements.
Prices on the baskets start at $40 online, with free shipping — or you can check ‘em out first hand before plunking down the cash at Magpie (1141 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach) or Follow Your Heart (21825 Sherman Way, Canoga Park).
Due to the size and weight of the basket, the giveaway’s open only to LA-area people who can pick up the basket from Santa Monica. Comment or email by Friday to get into the drawing, which’ll happen Saturday (more info on freebies here).
Ooo… very functional and extremely beautiful. Please enter me in your drawing! Hope all is well with you!!!
Comment by Kristy — September 3, 2008 @ 10:16 am
It’s gorgeous! I’d love to win it.
Comment by Aryn — September 3, 2008 @ 10:31 am
beautiful basket..i’ve love to win it, please add me to your draw :)
Comment by Lisa — September 3, 2008 @ 11:29 am
I would totally want to win, but I know I have too many bags already. I really just wanted to say thank you for linking to you “about freebies” post b/c it CRACKED ME UP reading the comments. People are awesome.
Comment by Erin — September 3, 2008 @ 12:09 pm
luuuuvvv it! I would love to be entered in the drawing! pick me, pick me!
Comment by aylan — September 3, 2008 @ 8:00 pm
Such a lovely reusable tote! It looks like a combination basket/tote. I would appreciate being entered in your freebie drawing. I always appreciate it. Thanks, Cindi
Comment by Cindi — September 3, 2008 @ 8:55 pm
its french. it’s green. i’m IN.
Comment by katie — September 3, 2008 @ 11:57 pm
Count me in. Thanks :o)
Comment by Katie K. — September 4, 2008 @ 8:34 am
That sure is a beautiful looking bag - please enter me in your drawing.
Comment by Trudy — September 4, 2008 @ 11:01 am
Please add me. I need a new one of these. My favorite color is green and I love the style. I’m local to you, around the corner in Mar Vista so I can pick it up easily! Thanks Siel. Kim
Comment by Kim Hover — September 4, 2008 @ 11:24 am
Add me please!
Comment by Giselle — September 5, 2008 @ 9:13 am
A beautiful basket in my favorite color!
Comment by Sarah — September 5, 2008 @ 1:04 pm
Aryn is the lucky winner :) Thanks everyone for your interest!
Comment by Siel — September 8, 2008 @ 12:33 pm