african-owned · as seen on shark tank · free US shipping · 20% of profits to girls' education in sub-saharan Africa

storage baskets

handcrafted lidded baskets that double as functional art

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kitchen & dining

art and function combined for endless uses for your kitchen & dining space

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it's crafted into our dna

At Expedition Subsahara, we work with full-time, in-house artisans in Senegal who work year-round with dignity and fair wages. Twenty percent of our profits support girls’ education across Sub-Saharan Africa. Craft isn’t mass produced here. It creates jobs, strengthens communities, preserves heritage, and shares African artistry with the world.

our mission

african owned

born in senegal, crafted across africa, proudly shared worldwide

our story

in their words

Customer photo from Bettina L.
★★★★★
The basket is exquisitely woven and will forever be a pristine art piece in my home.
Bettina L.taya storage basket
Customer photo from Denise S.
★★★★★
I absolutely love my basket! It gives my living room that "POP" and I was shocked with the amount of pillows and throws and tablecloths I am able to store in it!
Denise S.ndeye storage basket
Customer photo from B.H.
★★★★★
I got the medium and it will be perfect for holding my laundry. I also love that it still smells of grass.
B.H.sokhna storage basket
Customer photo from Lola O.
★★★★★
They are absolutely gorgeous! I also love the founder’s mission to help educate girls, so I feel good every time I buy :).
Lola O.wanjiru storage basket
Customer photo from Manda
★★★★★
Vibrant colors, plenty of space, very well made & lightweight enough to be comfortable even when full of shopping treasures!
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Customer photo from Susan
★★★★★
This is my 4th purchase from this company and I'm so pleased with all of them.
Susanadia basket