A lovely handwoven storage basket, this one comes in a fisherman's basket style with a lift up lid and will look gorgeous placed on your shelf to keep small items tidied away. Made from natural rattan canes in a naturally aged antique grey colour, this adds that warm, cosy feeling to your home that only handmade items with their individual character and imperfections can do. Such a beautiful material, rattan is very strong so this is a sturdy basket that will last you for years. Looks perfect in a coastal cottage style home decor and is also the perfect addition to a French provincial style home.
Measures approx 19cm tall, 29cm long and 21cm deep.
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.
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Specifications:
- 19cm tall
- 29cm long
- 21cm deep
- Made from natural rattan
Note that as this item is handwoven by artisans from a natural material, measurements are approximate and you will see variations from piece to piece that are an inherent feature of this type of product and are not considered faults.
About Rattan
Rattan is a beautiful material for making furniture 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.
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