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The Basket Room

Natural Square Storage Baskets

Natural Square Storage Baskets

Regular price £14.00
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  • 30 day returns
  • Responsibly made

Description

These ethical, square storage baskets are handwoven in Tanzania from local milulu grass. Available in a range of sizes, they are perfect for bathroom storage, for newspapers and magazines or even dry food storage in the kitchen.

These baskets are produced by talented weavers working as part of a cooperative of around 580 members. They are woven from reeds found in riverbeds and swampland, though many cooperatives now grow their own reeds, having purchased the raw materials with profits from basket sales. Most weavers are primarily farmers, and work is scarce during the dry seasons when it can become impossible to make ends meet. During this time, weaving takes precedence and helps stem the gap in earnings that many families suffer.

Key features

Specification & care

Dimensions (approx.):

Extra Small - 12cm x 12cm x 12cm

Small - 15cm x 15cm x 15cm

Medium - 20cm x 20cm x 20cm

Large - 25cm x 25cm x 25cm

Extra Large - 30cm x 30cm x 30cm

Baskets may not be perfectly square, especially on smaller sizes where this is particularly hard to achieve

Composition: Milulu grass

About the maker

The Basket Room partner with over 3,000 weavers across Kenya, Ghana and East Africa. Sustainability is at the core of everything they do, from slow production methods and the materials and dyes used, to their supply chain and logistics. These baskets are handwoven by skilled craftswomen working as part of a network of village cooperatives in Tanzania. As is the case with most basket weavers in Africa, the art of weaving has usually been passed down the family line, though these Tanzanian weavers are also regularly trained in product development and new weaving techniques. In general, the weavers have grown up as subsistence farmers, but climate challenges and spiralling living costs mean that they can no longer rely on this to sustain themselves. Consequently, basket weaving provides an increasingly vital source of income for the weavers and their families.

Delivery & returns

Free standard UK delivery on all orders over £50

Standard delivery (3-5 working days): £3.95

Express delivery (1-3 working days): £6.95

If for any reason you are not happy with your order, we can offer a refund within 30 days of receipt. The item must be returned in its original packaging and in a saleable condition. You will also need a receipt or proof of purchase.

Please refer to our delivery policy and returns policy for more information.

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  • Considered design

    We choose to work with independent brands, artists and makers who use ethical practices and sustainable working methods.

  • Responsibly made

    All the pieces in our collection are handcrafted using carefully selected materials and slow, considered processes.

  • Local delivery

    We deliver from the UK using Royal Mail for a low carbon footprint. Our packaging is recycled where possible, and responsibly produced.