Woven Baskets for Blankets & Storage - Seagrass and Rattan
Handwoven storage baskets in seagrass, rattan and bamboo. Sizes run from small shelf baskets to floor baskets that hold a folded duvet.
Woven Baskets for Blankets & Storage - Seagrass and Rattan Products (20 items)
About Woven Baskets for Blankets & Storage - Seagrass and Rattan
A Woven Basket for Blankets
A floor basket for blankets needs height and a wide mouth so a folded throw drops in without being forced. Seagrass holds its shape well at this size. The open fibre breathes, which matters for wool and linen that would go musty in a sealed box.
Large Woven Baskets for Floor Storage
Large woven baskets work where a cupboard would be too much furniture: beside a sofa, at the end of a bed, under a console. Baskets with handles are easier to move when you vacuum, which sounds minor until you own one without them.
Seagrass, Rattan and Bamboo
Seagrass is soft, slightly green when new and fades to straw. Rattan is stiffer and holds a rigid shape. Bamboo is the lightest of the three. All are fast-growing and harvested annually rather than felled.
Styling Baskets on Shelves
Smaller baskets close open shelving and hide the clutter that makes a bookcase look busy. The bookshelf styling guide covers the ratio of closed to open space that tends to look right.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you clean woven baskets?
Vacuum with a brush attachment to lift dust out of the weave, then wipe with a barely damp cloth. Let it dry completely, ideally somewhere with moving air. Do not submerge a natural fibre basket, it will lose its shape as it dries.
What are woven baskets made of?
These are seagrass, rattan or bamboo. Seagrass is a coastal plant dried and twisted into rope before weaving. Rattan is a climbing palm stem. Bamboo is a grass. All three regrow fast and are harvested rather than felled.
Can woven baskets be used in a bathroom?
For dry storage on a shelf, yes. In a room that gets steamy daily, natural fibre absorbs moisture and can develop mildew. If the bathroom has no window or extractor, choose a different material.
Will a seagrass basket fade?
Seagrass starts slightly green and settles to a pale straw colour over the first months. That is the fibre drying, not damage. Direct sunlight speeds it up and can make the fade uneven, so keep it out of a sunny window if you want it even.
What size basket holds a duvet?
A floor basket around 45-50 cm across and a similar height takes a folded single or double duvet. For a king, look for the largest size in the range or use two baskets rather than compressing one.