Wearever Texturized Polypropylene Basket

Details at a Glance

• Dimensions: 18 in. W x 12 in. H
• Material: 100% Texturized Polypropylene
• Weight: 4.3 lbs
• Construction: Flat Braid, Handmade
• Available Colors: New Gold, Moonstone, Celadon, Daffodil, Mango, Key Lime, Brilliant Red, Hydrangea, Pumice, French Blue
• Indoor / Outdoor: Indoor Use Only
• Reversible: No
• Country of Origin: Made in USA
• Care: Spot clean; stain-resistant polypropylene

Each Wearever basket is handmade in the USA using traditional flat-braid techniques, shaping texturized polypropylene into a sturdy container that resists fading, moisture, and everyday wear. The 4.3-pound build keeps the basket stable when you load it with folded throws or magazines, and the ten color choices let you match your room without waiting for custom dyeing. The Wearever Texturized Polypropylene Basket available at Uptown Sebastian with free shipping.

How Is This Basket Actually Built?

Artisans braid continuous strips of texturized polypropylene into flat coils, then hand-stitch the coils into sidewalls and a reinforced base. Polypropylene fiber won't fade under indoor light, shrugs off spills, and dries fast after spot cleaning, so the basket holds up in nurseries, living rooms, and bedrooms where cotton or wool would show stains. Every piece is made to order in a USA workshop, supporting domestic craft and ensuring quality control from fiber to finish.

What Can You Choose on This Basket?

You select one of ten solid colors -- New Gold, Moonstone, Celadon, Daffodil, Mango, Key Lime, Brilliant Red, Hydrangea, Pumice, or French Blue -- when you order. The flat-braid construction and 18x12-inch footprint stay consistent, but handmade production means each basket carries slight size variation (up to ± 3% of the listed dimension) and tolerable dye-lot shifts, so no two pieces match exactly. If you need several baskets for a room, order them together to keep dye lots as close as possible.

How Long Does It Take to Build?

This basket takes 8-10 weeks to complete and ship, because each one is braided and stitched by hand after you place your order. The polypropylene itself is stain-resistant and easy to maintain -- spot clean with mild soap and water whenever you need to refresh it.

Where Do You Use an 18x12-Inch Braided Basket?

Tuck it beside your sofa to hold three or four folded throw blankets, or set it on an open bookshelf for magazine storage and remote controls. The compact footprint fits under console tables and beside armchairs without blocking walkways, and the flat-braid sidewalls stack neatly if you order multiples from our baskets collection. Pair it with cushions and rugs in the same color family to pull a living room or nursery together without custom upholstery.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to build this basket?

Each basket is handmade to order in 8-10 weeks, then ships free to your door anywhere in the continental USA.

Can I choose the color?

Yes -- you select one of ten polypropylene colors when you order, and the basket is braided in that shade.

Where is this basket made?

It's handmade in the USA using traditional flat-braid techniques and domestically sourced polypropylene fiber.

Can I return a made-to-order basket?

Because each basket is braided to order in your chosen color, returns follow our made-to-order policy -- contact us at 833-566-6526 or operations@uptownsebastian.com to discuss your specific situation before ordering.

What do you store in an 18x12 braided basket?

Throw blankets, magazines, children's toys, extra pillows, or rolled textiles fit comfortably; the 12-inch height keeps contents visible and easy to grab.

How do I clean a polypropylene basket?

Spot clean with mild soap and water -- the polypropylene resists stains and dries quickly without shrinking or fading.