French Baker Basket - Picnic Basket Grey Cane

French Baker Basket - Picnic Basket Grey Cane

$64^.95

Woven from cane in a classic antique grey colour, this useful storage basket has a large, strong handle over the top that makes it perfect for carrying. The generous oval shape and arched handle gives this basket a beautiful appearance.

Designed like a traditional shopping or picnic basket this is great for storing throws, toys or magazines and papers.

Or use it outdoors for bringing in your freshly cut vegetables or flowers.

*Note that as this item is handwoven from natural materials, some variations are an expected feature and should not be considered faults. You may also like our rattan egg basket.

Measures approx 50cm x 40cm x 40cm.

This item ships from our Peakhurst NSW warehouse. Usually despatched in 1-3 days with Australia Post.

If you choose to collect this item, it will be available from the Peakhurst NSW warehouse. You will receive an SMS when it is ready to collect.

About Rattan

Rattan is a beautiful material for making baskets that naturally grows in very long canes perfect for weaving. To create a basket, the canes are cut down and then the long bundles are soaked in water for a few weeks to produce this lovely aged, warm grey colour known locally as 'kubu'. It is a very strong material that is perfect for making lightweight yet very sturdy pieces.

Rattan Care
As a natural material, rattan is sensitive to its environment and a little bit of care and attention will keep it at its best.

Keep your rattan out of direct sunlight and do not keep it where it can get wet from rain. The sun can cause the colour of the rattan to change and it can also cause it to dry and split.
Brush your rattan on a regular basis to remove dust and prevent the growth of mildew. If you live in a humid climate, make sure to do this more often. Using a brush allows you to get into the gaps in the weaving to keep the chair free of dust and dirt.
To clean the rattan, simple wipe it down with a damp (not wet) cloth dipped in a solution of warm water and mild dish soap. Do not over wet the rattan and do not use harsh chemicals or abrasives. Make sure it can dry quickly.
If something is spilled on it, clean it straight away. Colours from the spill can be absorbed into the natural material so don't leave it.
As a handwoven item, if you notice any rattan canes or poles that have become unwoven, simply slip them back into their original position by hand.

Some variations in the canes used in the weaving are to be expected as it is a natural material. These are not considered imperfections but are inherent to the character of a natural handwoven product.