{"title":"The Basket Room | Handwoven African Baskets \u0026 Home Accessories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover The Basket Room, where beautifully handcrafted baskets and home accessories celebrate traditional African craftsmanship while creating meaningful social impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking directly with skilled weaving cooperatives across Kenya, Ghana, Senegal and other regions of Africa, The Basket Room helps preserve generations-old weaving techniques while providing sustainable incomes and fair opportunities for artisan communities. Every basket is individually handwoven using locally sourced natural fibres, making each piece wonderfully unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom stylish storage baskets and laundry baskets to planters, shoppers and decorative home accessories, The Basket Room combines timeless design with exceptional craftsmanship. Durable, practical and naturally beautiful, these pieces bring warmth, texture and character to every home while supporting ethical production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore the full The Basket Room collection to discover handcrafted storage solutions, woven home décor and thoughtful gifts designed to be treasured for years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chimba-red-and-pink-sisal-tote-bag","title":"Sisal Basket Bag – Handwoven Rose \u0026 Red Tote","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring colour and craftsmanship into everyday life with the CHIMBA handwoven sisal basket bag, an eco-friendly piece designed to be both practical and expressive. With its vibrant red stripes set against a soft rose-pink base, this striking woven tote brings warmth, texture, and individuality to summer days, market visits, and travel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandwoven in rural Kenya using natural sisal fibres, each bag is individually crafted over several days using traditional techniques passed down through generations. This flexible, skilled work supports artisan makers and fits around family life, childcare, and farming, helping sustain both livelihoods and cultural heritage. The finished baskets are then completed in Nairobi, where durable leather shoulder straps are carefully made and attached by skilled leatherworkers, ensuring strength and longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally durable and designed for everyday use, sisal is a sustainable plant fibre valued for its strength and minimal environmental impact. The CHIMBA basket bag is created to last, offering a more environmentally responsible alternative to synthetic bags while bringing a sense of story and craftsmanship to your daily routine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth practical and beautifully made, it makes a meaningful eco-friendly gift or a distinctive personal accessory — ideal for those who value natural materials, artisan craftsmanship, and consciously chosen pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (approx.):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth 40cm x Height 30cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrap length 29cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs each bag is handmade, slight variations in colour and size are part of its unique character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade in Kenya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sustainable-living\" title=\"Sustainable Living Collection\"\u003eDiscover more planet-kind products for everyday living in our Sustainable Living collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Basket Room","offers":[{"title":"Crimson","offer_id":52591833284949,"sku":"SBG1703","price":87.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/9483\/3493\/files\/1b7120648ee93fe891c34dae368ec8c63e16cd28b94265cca713b67380006c34.jpg?v=1771404650"},{"product_id":"jioni-dusky-pink-colour-block-woven-basket","title":"Handwoven Sisal Storage Basket – Dusky Pink \u0026 Natural","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft dusky pink tones and natural sisal colour blocking bring quiet beauty and practicality to the JIONI handwoven storage basket. Thoughtfully designed to bring order and calm to everyday spaces, it is equally at home on a dressing table, in a bathroom, or within a nursery, offering a gentle balance of function and natural texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach basket is handwoven in Kenya by a skilled women’s cooperative, where traditional weaving techniques are passed down through generations. Locally sourced sisal grass, a renewable plant fibre valued for its strength and durability, is carefully hand-dyed and dried under open skies before being shaped using a meticulous twining method. This patient, skilled process allows each piece to carry its own unique character while supporting sustainable livelihoods and preserving traditional craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally durable and beautifully versatile, the JIONI basket can be used for organising everyday essentials, holding skincare and cosmetics, or displayed as a planter for small houseplants. Its sustainable natural materials offer an environmentally responsible alternative to synthetic storage, while its timeless design ensures it remains a lasting part of your home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth practical and expressive, it makes a meaningful eco-friendly gift or a thoughtful addition to spaces where calm, beauty, and conscious materials are valued.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter 23–27cm × Height 19–21cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach basket is individually handmade, and slight variations in colour and size reflect its authentic artisan origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials: Sisal, leather tab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade in Kenya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sustainable-living\" title=\"Sustainable Living Collection\"\u003eDiscover more planet-kind products for everyday living in our Sustainable Living collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Basket Room","offers":[{"title":"M \/ Pink \/ Colour Block","offer_id":52591833776469,"sku":"SB0205M","price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/9483\/3493\/files\/54d73fdbc854c93c6a2420c5831f6bebe7aa3417e14dfa198508088cd109a3eb.jpg?v=1771404653"},{"product_id":"kitambaa-natural-and-pink-stripe-woven-laundry-basket","title":"Sisal Laundry Basket – Handwoven \u0026 Eco-Friendly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring warmth, colour, and craftsmanship into your home with the KITAMBAA handwoven sisal laundry basket. Its joyful pink and natural beige design offers a beautiful balance of practicality and expression, transforming everyday storage into something quietly distinctive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandwoven in rural Kenya by a senior member of a skilled women’s weaving cooperative, each basket is crafted using traditional techniques refined over many years. Made from locally grown sisal, a renewable and sustainable plant fibre, the weaving process takes several days and requires remarkable precision and care. This patient craftsmanship supports artisan livelihoods while preserving cultural heritage and low-impact production methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sustainable-living\" title=\"Sustainable Living Collection\"\u003eDiscover more planet-kind products for everyday living in our Sustainable Living collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally strong and generously sized, the KITAMBAA basket is designed for versatility and long-term use. Ideal for laundry, fireside logs, or nursery storage, its durable construction and structured form allow it to adapt effortlessly to different spaces throughout the home. Finished with leather detailing, it combines strength with understated elegance, creating a piece that is both functional and enduring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from eco-friendly natural materials and designed to last for years, it offers a more environmentally responsible alternative to synthetic storage. Both practical and expressive, the KITAMBAA basket makes a meaningful eco-friendly gift or a beautiful addition to homes that value craftsmanship, natural materials, and consciously chosen pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (approx.):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight 41cm × Diameter 41cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs each basket is handmade, slight variations in colour and size reflect its authentic artisan origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials: Sisal, leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade in Kenya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Basket Room","offers":[{"title":"Bright Pink","offer_id":52591834005845,"sku":"LB0206","price":122.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/9483\/3493\/files\/06c8935a6325dc8b8c73adaaf5ba7363ef11fddf5d4ec6e0631c5f83faec20cf.jpg?v=1771404656"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/9483\/3493\/collections\/1b7120648ee93fe891c34dae368ec8c63e16cd28b94265cca713b67380006c34.jpg?v=1771776571","url":"https:\/\/pangolins.co.uk\/collections\/the-basket-room-handwoven-african-baskets-home-accessories.oembed","provider":"Pangolins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}