Maxi willow basket with handle

The maxi willow basket

With its large handle and reinforced corners, this large rectangular willow basket can be used as a wood basket, a magazine rack in the living room or a picking basket for long products (cut flowers, asparagus, etc.). Its large, flat base can also be used to carry dishes and crockery to the garden for an outdoor meal, or as a laundry basket. In short, an all-purpose basket that's as useful as it is decorative, a product that's hard to find on the market.

Willow, rattan, what's the difference?

Rattan is a tropical plant (85% comes from Indonesia) related to the palm family that produces a "cane" that is easy to bend (with steam). Rattan allows for tighter curves and finer weaves than willow, but being less rigid, it requires a heavier frame.

Willow grows easily throughout Europe. It does not require any plant protection products or fertilizer. The harvest is completely regenerated each year, so it is a very easily renewable resource. Peeled hot ("buff" willow with natural copper tones) or cold ("white" willow), it is most often presented untreated, the willow fibre leaving its smooth and satiny surface to appear "au naturel".

Characteristics and options

Overall dimensions: height 46 cm (basket without handle 27 cm high) x width 40 cm x length 62 cm. Weight: 1.8 kg. Entirely woven from natural buff wicker.

A wicker basket is not really made to withstand bad weather, persistent humidity (don't leave it outside all winter), frost, or too long exposure to the sun. Also, each piece is hand-woven. Dimensional differences of 1 to 2 cm can be observed, no two are exactly the same.

Maintenance: dust with a soft brush, avoid commercial cleaning products. In the event of heavy soiling, you can exceptionally rinse with water and brush with Marseille soap.