MoMA Exclusive: A new interpretation of the traditional wicker market bag found in the souks of Morocco, this design from Naterra is a beautiful study in contrasts. Crafted in Marrakech, Morocco, this Basket Bag's river-straw body is fitted with contrast-color leather handles, exterior accents and an interior pocket. Known as Morocco or French Maroquin leather, this vegetable-tanned lamb leather is known for its softness, pliability and ability to take color. It's widely used in the manufacture of luxury gloves, shoes linings for fine luggage. The dyes are made from local plants and the colors chosen by Naterra are of a desert palette. Both chic and versatile, this bag can take you through the day, from carrying your work essentials to accessorizing your outfit during evening cocktails. The Naterra Basket Bag is designed by Touria Laib, who has been creating accessories in trendy colors and timeless shapes since 1999. In 2015, she and her husband created a 100% vegetable tannery so they can control the environmental impact of their leather manufacturing. Together, the pair advocate for rational production methods that put human life and the environment at the core of their mission.
