French Gardener's Basket
$84.95
This gorgeous rattan carry basket is a charming fusion of traditional craftsmanship and nostalgic country style. Crafted from strong natural rattan canes, this basket will be a new favourite. It has a generous large size that makes it ideal as a gardener's gathering basket or for handy storage around the house.
Carry this to the vegetable patch to bring back your freshly grown produce to the kitchen. The arched handle allows you to easily carry this basket while it is full to the brim with your garden's bounty.
The traditional weaving comes in a classic farmhouse grey colour that adds a wonderful rustic ambience - the perfect complement to your country style or French Provincial home decor.
Rattan gathering basket
Measuring a generous 55cm long and 45cm wide, this rattan gathering basket provides ample room for all your gardening essentials, be it tools, freshly picked flowers, fruits or vegetables. This lovely basket also doubles as a stylish storage solution in your home, organising everything from toys to magazines.
Specifications:
- Measures 55cm long and 45cm wide at the widest point
- Basket sides are 24cm tall
- Opening in the top measures 43cm long and 34cm wide
- 44cm tall including handle
Note that as a handwoven item made from a natural material, measurements will be approximate.
ThisĀ basket 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.
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Specifications:
- Measures 55cm long and 45cm wide at the widest point
- Basket sides are 24cm tall
- Opening in the top measures 43cm long and 34cm wide
- 44cm tall including handle
Note that as a handwoven item made from a natural material, measurements will be approximate.
About Rattan
Rattan is a beautiful material for making furniture that naturally grows in very long canes perfect for weaving. To create a piece of furniture, 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 of the storage basket 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.