Description
Indra is a set of two woven baskets made from water hyacinth and seagrass, with metal also part of their make-up. Flat plaited bands alternate with narrower twisted ones all the way round, giving each basket a striped, deeply textured surface in a natural colour, and a twisted rope edge finishes the rim. The larger basket is 35cm long, 26cm wide and 25cm tall; the smaller is 31cm long, 23cm wide and 21cm tall. Both are oval, with hand-holds cut into the rim, so a full basket is easy to pick up and carry from room to room.
At these sizes they suit the everyday odds and ends that need a home rather than a cupboard. The larger one takes a folded throw, a pile of magazines or a knitting project beside the sofa, while the smaller one keeps chargers, hats and gloves or craft supplies together on a shelf or by the front door. In a bedroom they sit neatly on top of a wardrobe or under a console table, and in a child's room they gather small toys at floor level. Because they come as a pair, they can stand side by side or work separately in two different rooms.
Water hyacinth and seagrass are natural plant fibres, and woven fibre is best kept in a dry room; its textured weave gathers dust, so a soft brush now and then keeps it fresh. The twisted rope rim gives a softer edge than a hard-sided box, which suits open shelving where the basket stays on show. For an easy styling note, set the larger basket on the floor beside an armchair and the smaller one on a shelf above it, so the stripes repeat at two heights and pull a corner of the room together.
Specification
| Basket 1 |
Width 23cm, Length 31cm, Height 21cm |
| Basket 2 |
Width 26cm, Length 35cm, Height 25cm |
| Sold as |
Set of 2 |
| Material |
Water Hyacinth, Seagrass, Metal |
| Colour |
Natural |
| Weight |
1.43KG |
Frequently Asked
What are the baskets made of?
They are woven from water hyacinth and seagrass, with metal also part of their make-up, and they come in a natural colour with striped bands.
How big are the two baskets?
The larger basket is 35cm long, 26cm wide and 25cm tall, and the smaller one is 31cm long, 23cm wide and 21cm tall.
Do the baskets have handles?
Yes. Each basket has hand-holds cut into the rim, so you can lift it and carry it easily, even when it is full.
How many baskets come in the set?
You receive two baskets in different sizes, one larger and one smaller, both in the same striped water hyacinth and seagrass weave.
How should I look after them?
Woven water hyacinth and seagrass are best kept in a dry room, and a soft brush lifts dust from the textured weave whenever needed.
What could I keep in them?
The larger basket suits a folded throw or magazines beside the sofa, and the smaller one suits chargers, hats and gloves or craft supplies on a shelf.