Description
This woven fruit basket takes the shape of a strawberry, finished with a small leaf and stalk at the top, and brings a cheerful, summery note to the kitchen. It is made from polypropylene plastic and metal, woven into a basket that keeps its form yet stays light: at about 133g, it is easy to carry from worktop to table even when full. It measures 26cm long, 21.5cm wide and 6.5cm tall at its fullest, and without the leaf and stalk the basket itself is about 21cm by 21.5cm. That shallow depth keeps fruit in a single layer, where every piece is easy to see and reach.
We think it earns its place on a kitchen worktop, where it keeps apples, oranges and lemons together and in view, or at the centre of the dining table for a bright splash of fruit at breakfast. It works as well on an open shelf or a dresser, and it is handy away from food too: in a hallway for keys and sunglasses, in a bedroom for hair ties and bits of jewellery, or on a desk for the odds and ends that gather through the week. Because it is light and shallow, it suits a small kitchen or a crowded table without taking over.
The woven plastic is easy to look after: wipe it with a damp cloth, dry it well and dust it with a soft dry cloth, and it will keep its fresh look. For loose or soft fruit, a folded tea towel or a napkin laid in the base makes a soft bed and catches any crumbs or juice. Set it next to a plain white bowl or a stack of simple plates and the strawberry design does the cheering up for you. It also makes an easy, happy present to give, ready to fill with a few pieces of fresh fruit before you hand it over.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Metal & plastic (PP) |
| Length |
26cm |
| Width |
21.5cm |
| Height |
6.5cm |
| Weight |
0.133KG |
Frequently Asked
How big is the strawberry fruit basket?
It measures 26cm long, 21.5cm wide and 6.5cm tall at its fullest; without the leaf and stalk, the woven basket itself is about 21cm by 21.5cm.
What is the basket made from?
It is made from polypropylene plastic and metal, woven into a light basket that weighs about 133g, so it is easy to move around the house.
What can I keep in it?
It is made for fruit such as apples, oranges and lemons, and it is just as useful for keys, hair ties, jewellery or the odds and ends on a desk.
How do I clean the woven basket?
Wipe the woven plastic with a damp cloth and dry it well; a soft dry cloth now and then keeps dust from settling in the weave.
Is it deep enough for a lot of fruit?
At 6.5cm tall it is a shallow basket, best for a single layer of fruit that stays easy to see and pick from on a worktop or table.