Description
Marsha is a woven basket made in the shape of a hen, with a pointed beak, two round eyes, a little upright comb, wings at its sides and a tail at the back. It is made from fern and PVC in beige. It measures 21cm long, 12cm wide and 18cm tall, so this is a small basket for a shelf, a worktop or a table rather than one for bulky storage. At 0.06KG it weighs next to nothing, so it moves easily from one spot to the next.
It belongs in the kitchen, on an open shelf, a dresser or a windowsill, where the hen shape adds a touch of farmhouse character. The open bowl takes the small things that otherwise wander about: napkin rings, string and pegs, keys, hair ties or a child's crayons. It also makes a cheerful centrepiece for a spring or Easter table, filled with dried flowers or simply left to stand on its own. The maker lists it as not food safe, so we keep ours for decoration and for non-food odds and ends.
The body is woven in close rows, with a plaited band running around the base. The head, comb and tail are worked in the same woven strands as the basket itself, so the whole piece reads as one shape rather than a basket with a figure added on. The rim is wrapped all the way round, giving the opening a neat, finished line. As a styling note, set it side-on along a shelf so the beak and tail show in profile, or put it on the kitchen table with stoneware and a linen runner for a relaxed country look.
Specification
| Width |
12cm |
| Length |
21cm |
| Height |
18cm |
| Material |
Fern, PVC |
| Colour |
Beige |
| Weight |
0.06KG |
Frequently Asked
What is the Marsha basket made of?
It is woven from fern and PVC. The head, comb, wings and tail are woven as part of the same piece rather than added on afterwards.
How big is the hen basket?
It is 21cm long, 12cm wide and 18cm tall. That makes it a small basket sized for a shelf, a worktop or a table rather than for bulky storage.
Is the basket food safe?
No. The maker lists it as not food safe, so we suggest it for decoration and small non-food items such as napkin rings, keys, hair ties or crayons.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 0.06KG. It is light enough to lift down from a shelf with one hand and move around the kitchen or dining room as you like.
What comes with it?
You receive the hen-shaped basket on its own. The styling props shown are not included, so the basket arrives empty and ready for your own things.