OUR BRAND VALUES
NEW ARRIVAL
Margarita Basket | Fair Trade + Handwoven
There is a quiet sweetness to this piece - small in scale, yet full of presence. The Margarita Basket feels like something gathered rather than made, its delicate form echoing the simplicity of a flower resting open to the light.
Handwoven in the Guatemalan Highlands, each basket carries the texture of the land within it. The natural tones of pajón grass and pine needles create a soft, organic palette, while the gentle curvature of the form lends it a sense of ease. Whether holding small essentials or resting on its own, it brings a subtle warmth to the table - something both useful and quietly beautiful.
Key Features:
- Handwoven by Mayan Hands Artisans: Crafted by the women of the El Triunfo cooperative, each basket reflects traditional weaving techniques passed down through generations. Their work supports sustainable income and community development.
- Natural + Sustainable Materials: Made from pajón, a native Guatemalan grass, and sustainably harvested longleaf pine needles. These materials offer both durability and a naturally textured finish.
- Delicate, Floral-Inspired Form: The softly rounded shape evokes a simple bloom - light, open, and understated. A design that feels both intentional and organic.
- Functional + Decorative Use: Perfect for holding small items - jewelry, keys, or tabletop essentials - while also serving as a subtle decorative accent.
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One-of-a-Kind Craftsmanship: Each basket will vary slightly in tone and weave, reflecting its handmade nature and the individuality of its maker.
There is something meaningful in the smallest objects - the ones that hold just enough, that ask little, and offer quiet beauty in return. This basket lives in that space, where simplicity becomes something worth keeping.
Meet the Maker : Mayan Hands
MINDFUL LIVING
With mindful intention, we are able to focus on purposeful action. This approach to living is holistic and timeless, connecting us to the earth and to the wisdom of our ancestors. With this long term view of life, we are better able to fuse the wisdom of the past with a vision for the future, ensuring a balanced, fulfilling life for generations to come.
ECO-FRIENDLY MATERIALS
As an eco-minded business, we take our product and packaging decisions into serious consideration, weighing the overall impact our choices have upon both human and natural resources. Whenever possible, we opt for completely natural, plastic-free materials that are recyclable, biodegradable or compostable at the end of their life cycle.
ETHICAL SOURCING
It is our mission to tread with love + kindness in our relationship with Mother Earth + her inhabitants. Dear Juniper is committed to sustainability, diversity, fair labor standards and social good initiatives. We partner with like-minded artisans, designers and makers creating meaningful objects with a sense of purpose and story woven into their craft.