Details at a Glance
- Sizes Available: 10 in. W x 8 in. H, 14 in. W x 10 in. H, 18 in. W x 12 in. H (three options)
- Material: 75% Polypropylene / 25% Nylon
- Color Options: SandBeige, Aqua Blue, Pink, Yellow, Violet, Lime
- Construction: Flat braid, handmade
- Weight: 1.5 lbs
- Pattern: Banded
- Reversible: No
- Outdoor Safe: No
- Care: Wipe clean; polypropylene resists stains and wear
- Country of Origin: Made in USA
This made-to-order storage basket is handcrafted in the USA from a polypropylene-nylon blend that resists moisture, abrasion, and fading better than natural fiber alternatives. Choose from three sizes and six bright colors to match your playroom, nursery, or living room. The Kids' Isle Braided Handmade Basket is available at Uptown Sebastian with free shipping.
How Is This Basket Actually Constructed?
It's flat-braided by hand, meaning strips of polypropylene and nylon are interlaced into a continuous braid that forms the walls and base. The synthetic fiber composition makes it lighter and easier to clean than seagrass, rattan, or water hyacinth, and the woven structure stays flexible enough to move from shelf to floor without cracking. Because each one is handmade domestically, expect artisan size variations within ± 3% and unique dye-lot character -- no two look exactly alike.
What Can You Choose on This Piece?
Pick your size and color when you order:
- Size: 10 x 8 in., 14 x 10 in., or 18 x 12 in.
- Color: SandBeige, Aqua Blue, Pink, Yellow, Violet, or Lime
How Long Does It Take to Build?
That lead time lets the artisan weave each piece fresh, control the dye lot, and ensure the braid tension is even from edge to edge. Every basket ships free to the continental USA, and you'll get a piece built specifically for your order rather than one sitting in a warehouse.
Where Should I Use a Braided Storage Basket?
The 18 x 12-inch option holds three or four folded throw blankets on the floor beside a sofa, while the 10 x 8-inch tucks onto open shelving in a bathroom or nursery. Cluster two or three in graduated sizes on a bookcase, pair one with decorative baskets on a console, or use the mid-size as a catchall for magazines and remotes on a coffee table. Because polypropylene resists moisture, it's safe in a laundry room or mudroom where natural fibers would warp.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I choose the color or size?
- Yes -- you pick both size and color when you order, and the basket is handmade to your selection during the 8-10 week build window.
- What do you put in a large woven basket in the living room?
- Extra throw blankets, magazines, children's toys, remote controls, or firewood kindling all work well; the 18 x 12-inch holds three to four folded throws comfortably.
- Can I return a made-to-order piece?
- Returnability follows the option you ordered, not how the piece was built. A size, finish or configuration shown as an option on this page can be returned within 30 days of delivery, subject to a 20% restocking fee -- whatever its build time. A specially requested size, or a piece made in your own material, is custom and is not returnable except on damage. Trade accounts have the restocking fee waived.
- How do I choose a basket that fits on a bookshelf?
- Measure your shelf depth and height, then select the 10 x 8 in. for compact cubes or the 14 x 10 in. for standard 12-inch-deep shelves, leaving 1-2 inches of clearance above.
- What is the difference between seagrass rattan and polypropylene baskets?
- Seagrass, rattan, and water hyacinth are natural plant fibers that need dry indoor conditions and can warp in humidity; this polypropylene basket resists moisture, weighs less, and wipes clean with a damp cloth.
- Is this basket safe for outdoor use?
- No -- it's designed for indoor spaces where it won't be exposed to direct weather, UV, or standing water.