Vetiver Nest Basket

Beautiful nest-shaped Madagascan handicraft, these baskets are eye-catching and sweet-smelling! Madagascan families living in South Africa produced these lovely pieces that are essential to your home-decor and the environment in Madagascar!

Vetiver is a dense, clumping, easy-to-grow perennial grass often used to prevent soil erosion in Madagascar with thick aromatic roots up to 9' long. Chopped vetiver leaves make a good mulch and the essential oils, extracted from the roots are used in aroma therapies, the perfume industry and more.