Description
This is a set of two lidded laundry baskets made of braided water hyacinth and iron, in two sizes that stand happily together. The smaller basket is 40cm long, 30cm wide and 45cm tall; the larger is 44cm long, 34cm wide and 50cm tall. Both taper gently towards the base, which keeps them from looking boxy, and each has a hinged lid and a rectangular cut-out hand-hold near the top of its narrow side. The colour is natural, the shade of the woven fibre itself, so they sit comfortably in almost any room.
Two sizes make the pair useful in a busy home. Keep the larger in the bedroom or bathroom for everyday washing and the smaller beside it for delicates, or give each child a basket of their own in a shared room. The lids keep the contents out of sight, which matters in a guest room, a landing or a hallway where a basket stands on show. Away from laundry, they hold spare blankets, cushions, towels, toys or knitting, and the cut-out hand-holds let you carry a full basket to the washing machine without hugging it.
Water hyacinth is a plant fibre, and its strands vary a little in tone, so the braided rows on each basket carry a gentle, irregular streak that gives the weave real depth. The braids run in close horizontal bands that wrap the sides, and the lid is woven to match, closing neatly over the rim. For styling, stand the two side by side at the end of a bed, or rest the smaller on the lid of the larger to save floor space; either way they sit well beside linen bedding, pale wood and plain painted walls.
Specification
| Basket 1 |
Width 30cm, Length 40cm, Height 45cm |
| Basket 2 |
Width 34cm, Length 44cm, Height 50cm |
| Sold as |
Set of 2 |
| Material |
Water Hyacinth, Iron |
| Colour |
Natural |
| Finish |
Braided water hyacinth |
| Weight |
3.09KG |
Frequently Asked
What sizes are the two baskets?
The smaller basket is 40cm long, 30cm wide and 45cm tall, and the larger is 44cm long, 34cm wide and 50cm tall.
What are the baskets made of?
They are made of water hyacinth and iron, with the water hyacinth braided into close horizontal rows across the sides and the lid.
Do the baskets have lids?
Yes. Each basket has its own hinged lid, woven to match, which lifts open and closes over the rim to keep washing out of sight.
How do I carry a full basket?
Each basket has a rectangular cut-out hand-hold near the top of its narrow side, so you can grip it firmly and carry it to the washing machine.
Can I use them for anything other than laundry?
Yes. With their lids closed they make tidy storage for blankets, cushions, towels, toys or knitting in a bedroom, nursery or living room.
What comes in the set?
You receive two baskets, one smaller and one larger, each with its own lid, both in natural braided water hyacinth.