Jute and bamboo craft from Bangladesh
Jute and bamboo are two of the materials Bangladesh is genuinely known for. Baskets, mats, bags, lampshades, and storage pieces are woven by hand, often by workshops that have refined a single technique for years.
This guide covers judging quality from a listing and looking after natural fibre at home.
Look at the weave ends
Tucked, secured ends last. Loose ends unravel with use.
Moisture is the enemy
Natural fibre holds damp and can mildew.
Expect a natural smell
Raw jute has an earthy odour that fades with airing.
Shade varies by batch
Undyed fibre changes tone between harvests.
Currently listed by makers
See all productsJudging quality before you order
Check the dimensions rather than guessing from photographs, and read the materials field to see whether the piece is pure jute, a jute-cotton blend, or bamboo with a fabric lining.
Where a maker lists production days, that is the preparation time before dispatch — useful when you are ordering for a date.
Keeping jute and bamboo in good condition
Keep pieces dry and ventilated. Spot clean with a barely damp cloth instead of washing, and dry fully in shade rather than direct sun, which makes fibre brittle.
For bamboo, an occasional light wipe prevents dust building in the joints.
Order flow
Delivery is never bundled into the product price. After you place the order the seller quotes a delivery fee, you review subtotal plus fee as the total, and you accept it before the seller can confirm.
Orders are cash on delivery. Payment is recorded separately by an authorised operator after the cash is actually collected, so a delivered order is not automatically a paid order.