Manhattan Braided Handmade Basket

Details at a Glance

• Dimensions: 18 in. W x 12 in. D
• Material: 100% Texturized Polypropylene
• Color Options: Evening Sky, Greenmarket, Velvet, Red Brick, Natural, Black Satin
• Weight: 4.3 lbs
• Construction: Flat Braid, Handmade
• Pattern: Traditional Banded
• Outdoor Safe: No
• Reversible: No
• Made in USA: Yes
• Care: Wipe with damp cloth

Every Manhattan basket is flat-braided by hand in the United States from texturized polypropylene fiber that resists stains, moisture, and everyday wear while staying lightweight at 4.3 pounds. This braided storage basket, available at Uptown Sebastian with free shipping, holds folded throws, magazines, or laundry in six designer colors.

How Is This Basket Actually Built?

Each basket is handcrafted by American artisans using a flat-braid technique that coils polypropylene fiber into a continuous, textured structure with sturdy walls. The traditional banded pattern adds visual interest, and because every piece is hand-finished, expect size variations within ±3% and slight dye-lot differences that make no two baskets identical. The texturized polypropylene dries quickly, resists staining, and holds up in high-traffic rooms where natural fibers would show wear.

What Can You Choose on This Piece?

You can select from six color options to match your palette:

• Evening Sky
• Greenmarket
• Velvet
• Red Brick
• Natural
• Black Satin

Because the yarn is space-dyed -- a random technique that creates variation across the braid -- the shade may differ slightly from one basket to the next, giving each a unique look.

How Long Does It Take to Build?

This basket is made to order and ships in 8-10 weeks. Each one is braided by hand in the USA, so the lead time reflects the careful work that goes into the flat-braid construction. Once it ships, free standard curbside delivery to the continental United States is included.

Where Should You Use a Braided Basket?

Tuck it beside the sofa to corral throw blankets, or nestle it under a console table for mail and keys. The 18x12-inch capacity holds two to three folded throws comfortably without tipping, and the lightweight polypropylene makes it easy to move from room to room. Pair it with pieces from our baskets collection for layered storage, or cluster three in varying textures on open shelving alongside decorative bowls for an artisanal look.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you put in a large woven basket in the living room?

Throw blankets, extra pillows, magazines, remote controls, or children's toys are all common choices that fit the 18-inch width.

Can I clean a polypropylene braided basket?

Yes -- wipe the basket with a damp cloth; polypropylene dries quickly and resists staining.

Are braided baskets durable enough for everyday storage?

Polypropylene braided baskets resist moisture and wear better than natural wool or cotton, making them ideal for daily use in high-traffic rooms.

Where is this basket made?

Every Manhattan basket is handmade in the United States by domestic artisans.

Can I return a made-to-order basket?

Because each basket is braided to order and carries slight dye-lot variation, returns are subject to Uptown Sebastian's standard policy; contact our team before ordering if you have specific color-matching requirements.

Does Uptown Sebastian offer free shipping on this basket?

Yes, free standard curbside delivery applies to all orders to the continental United States with no minimum purchase required.