Description
This lidded storage basket is coiled from thick, twisted ropes of water hyacinth, with iron listed alongside it in the materials. It is round, 26cm across and 28cm tall, and it tapers gently from a wide rim to a narrower base, which keeps its footprint small on a floor or shelf. The lid is a flat spiral of the same twisted rope, finished with a plaited edge and a small knotted loop at its centre for lifting. At 1KG the basket is easy to pick up and carry from room to room, and its Natural colour sits comfortably with wood, linen and white walls alike.
Once the lid is closed, whatever is inside stays out of sight, which makes it a good home for the everyday clutter of a busy house. In a bathroom it holds spare toilet rolls, hand towels and flannels; in a bedroom it keeps socks, scarves or hair accessories together; beside a sofa it hides chargers, cables and remote controls. In a nursery or playroom it gathers small soft toys at the end of the day, and in a hallway it takes gloves and hats through the colder months. At 28cm tall it stands neatly beside a bath, a bed or a desk without crowding the space.
The ropes are wound in close, even rows, the rim is finished with flat wrapped bindings, and a plaited band runs round the base, the same detail that edges the lid. Water hyacinth is a natural plant fibre, so each twisted strand varies a little in tone and thickness, and that variation is what gives the weave its depth. For a calm, layered corner of a bathroom, stand it on the floor beside a wooden towel ladder with linen towels hanging next to it; in a bedroom, set it on top of a chest of drawers so the lid's spiral catches the light.
Specification
| Height |
28cm |
| Diameter |
26cm |
| Material |
Water Hyacinth, Iron |
| Colour |
Natural |
| Weight |
1KG |
Frequently Asked
Which materials make up the basket?
It is made from water hyacinth, a plant fibre twisted here into thick ropes and coiled round, with iron also listed among its materials.
How big is the basket?
It is 26cm across and 28cm tall and weighs 1KG, a handy size for a shelf, a bathroom floor or the side of a bed.
Is the lid included?
Yes. The round lid comes with the basket: a flat spiral of twisted water hyacinth with a plaited edge and a small knotted loop at its centre for lifting.
What could I keep inside it?
Anything you would rather keep out of sight: spare toilet rolls, towels and flannels, hair accessories, chargers and cables, or small soft toys in a nursery or playroom.
What colour is it?
The colour is Natural, and because water hyacinth is a plant fibre, the strands vary slightly in tone across the weave, giving it a soft texture.
What shape is it?
It is round, with a rim slightly wider than its base, so the sides taper gently and the lid sits flat across the top of the coiled rope.