Description
The Harrison basket is a beige storage basket in woven bankuan grass and iron, with a lion's head on one end. The face is a round, domed piece of weave with eyes, a nose and a muzzle, framed by a shaggy fringed mane. Behind the head the basket stretches like a body, a roomy rectangular shape 32cm long, 52cm wide and 36cm tall, with an open top. It is big enough to swallow a good armful of a child's things, yet it reads as a friendly character in the room rather than one more box.
It belongs in a child's bedroom, nursery or playroom, where it gathers soft toys, picture books and blankets at the end of the day. With no lid to remove, everything drops straight into the basket, and tidying up becomes a game of feeding the lion. Because the head sits on the short end, the basket can stand with the lion looking out into the room while its body tucks along a bookcase or the side of a bed, leaving the middle of the floor clear. It suits a living room too, for spare throws and cushions, or a hallway for hats and scarves.
Bankuan grass is a natural fibre, so the tone and texture of the weave vary a little from one basket to the next, and the mane is a soft, loose fringe that gives the lion its character. At 1.2KG the basket is light to lift and easy to carry from room to room. As with any woven grass, it is happiest kept dry and away from damp. For styling, set it beside a low shelf of books on a rug in warm, earthy tones, and let the lion be the one playful piece in a calm corner of the room. The styling props shown are not included.
Specification
| Width |
52cm |
| Length |
32cm |
| Height |
36cm |
| Material |
Bankuan Grass, Iron |
| Colour |
Beige |
| Weight |
1.2KG |
Frequently Asked
What is the Harrison basket made of?
It is made of bankuan grass and iron. The body is a close weave of the grass, and the lion's mane is a loose, shaggy fringe around the face.
How big is the basket?
It is 32cm long, 52cm wide and 36cm tall, with the lion's head on one end and an open top for quick tidying.
Does it have a lid?
No. It has an open top, so toys, books and blankets drop straight into it without anything to lift first.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 1.2KG, so it is easy to lift and move between the bedroom, the playroom and the living room.
What can I store in it?
It is sized for soft toys, picture books, blankets and dressing-up clothes, and it works equally well for throws and cushions in a living room.
Will every basket look exactly the same?
Bankuan grass is a natural fibre, so expect slight differences in tone and weave from one basket to another, which is part of its charm.