Details at a Glance
- Dimensions: 10 in. W x 8 in. H, 14 in. W x 10 in. H, or 18 in. W x 12 in. H (± 3% tolerance)
- Material: 100% texturized polypropylene
- Construction: Flat braid, handmade
- Pattern: Continuous tweed
- Color Options: Shades of Brown, Garnet, Natural, Basil, Shadow, Denim Blue
- Outdoor Safe: Yes
- Reversible: No
- Weight: 1.5 lbs
- Country of Origin: USA
Handmade in the USA from polypropylene strands woven flat and tight, this basket is built to hold blankets, towels, magazines, or outdoor cushions without sagging or fraying. The Camden Braided Handmade Outdoor Basket is available at Uptown Sebastian with free shipping. You pick the size -- 10x8, 14x10, or 18x12 inches -- and one of six colors that run from natural to garnet to denim blue, each space-dyed so no two pieces match exactly.
How Is This Basket Actually Made?
It's a flat-braid weave, every strand laid by hand and stitched into a continuous tweed pattern. The polypropylene fiber is texturized before braiding, which gives it grip and body rather than the slick feel of ordinary synthetic rope. Each basket is made to order in the USA, so the lead time reflects the work -- a maker pulls your chosen color from dye lot, braids the walls, and shapes the piece before it ships.
What Can You Choose on This Piece?
You decide three things when you order:
- Size: 10 in. x 8 in., 14 in. x 10 in., or 18 in. x 12 in.
- Color: Shades of Brown, Garnet, Natural, Basil, Shadow, or Denim Blue
- Use: Indoor or outdoor -- the material resists moisture, UV, and stains either way
Because the yarn is space-dyed -- color applied at random intervals during the dyeing run -- your basket will carry unique streaks and shifts even within the same color name. That variation is intentional, not a flaw.
How Long Does It Take to Build?
8-10 weeks. This basket is made to order, not pulled from warehouse stock, so the workshop schedules your piece into the next available braiding run. Once complete, it ships free anywhere in the continental USA. Polypropylene braided baskets carry no warranty period listed by the maker, but the material itself resists wear, moisture, and fading under normal indoor or outdoor use.
Where Should I Put a Braided Storage Basket?
The 18-inch size sits on the floor beside a sofa or at the foot of a bed and holds folded throws or extra pillows without tipping. The 14-inch works on open shelving in a mudroom or bathroom -- rolled towels, sunscreen bottles, dog leashes. The 10-inch tucks onto a console table or kitchen counter for mail, keys, or charging cables. Pair it with pieces from our custom outdoor collection if you're staging a covered porch, or set one beside an outdoor chaise lounge to corral magazines and a water bottle. It reads equally at home on a outdoor coffee table or under an outdoor barstool used as a plant stand.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I return a made-to-order basket?
- Because each piece is braided to your size and color specification, returns on custom orders follow our satisfaction guarantee -- contact us at 833-566-6526 if the basket arrives damaged or materially different from what you ordered.
- Where is this basket made?
- Handmade in the USA by the maker, using domestic polypropylene yarn dyed and braided to order.
- Will the color match the photo exactly?
- Space-dyed yarn creates random color shifts along each strand, so your basket will show unique streaks even if you order the same color twice. Dye lots also vary slightly batch to batch.
- Can I use a braided polypropylene basket outdoors year-round?
- Yes -- polypropylene resists moisture, UV fade, and mildew, so the basket holds up on a covered patio, poolside, or in a bathroom.
- What's the difference between flat braid and coiled braid?
- Flat braid lies smooth and creates a tighter, more structured wall. Coiled braid (not used here) wraps in spirals and tends to show more dimensional texture.
- How do I clean a polypropylene basket?
- Wipe it with a damp cloth -- the synthetic fiber repels stains and dries fast, so spills and dust lift without soaking in.