Rattan Storage Baskets
Our Rattan Storage Baskets are the perfect way to add a touch of style to your home, whilst also keeping items organised and tidy. Rattan is a natural fibre that grows in Indonesia and the surrounding areas. It is handpicked and woven into strong, durable and long-lasting baskets, and can be coloured using natural processes. Once naturally dyed, it becomes ‘Kubu Grey Rattan’, a highly sought-after natural material known for its earthy tones and unique earthy/grey hue.
Beautiful Rattan Storage Baskets
Organise your unwanted clutter with one of our beautiful handmade rattan storage baskets. We offer a diverse range of rattan storage basketware to suit all your needs from our classic log baskets to our luxury rattan dog sofa bed perfect for your pampered pooch. Our timeless designs will help give your house that stylish classic touch.
Built to Last
Rattan is an incredibly durable material meaning it's great at sustaining everyday wear and tear. So you can have faith that your baskets are made from not only quality lasting materials but are a beautiful addition to any room.
Natural and Sustainable
Rattan is a palm tree that grows very quickly, up to six metres per year and can be harvested within two years. As such, it is considered a sustainable material. What’s more, as a natural material, it is also biodegradable.
Its durability means that rattan storage baskets have a long lifespan, and its easy repurposing adds to its sustainability credentials.
A Size and Shape for Every Space
Our rattan storage baskets come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes to suit every storage need. Large, small, square, rectangular, round, boat-shaped, open-ended and even wheeled rattan baskets - we have everything!
FAQs
A rattan basket is made from the rattan palm, this is a tree native to Africa and Southeast Asia. The palm is typically taken from dedicated farms or the wild, they are then soaked or steamed so they can be easily shaped for products such as our rattan baskets.
If you're keen to learn more about rattan and where it comes from, why not explore our recent blog post - 'What Is Rattan & What Is It Made Of?'
As long as you properly prepare your basket beforehand you can paint your basket to your desired colour. Most of our baskets are designed within a neutral colour palette so that they can be added to any room as a beautiful addition to your existing colour scheme without worrying about clashing colours. Find more information on customising rattan in our recent blog post.
For routine cleaning, simply use a dry microfiber cloth or feather duster to wipe away any unwanted dust or use a vacuum to reach those hard-to-get spots. If you want a deeper clean use a slightly damp cloth with a soap solution, and make sure you thoroughly dry out your basket to help prevent mould or mildew from growing.
Find more information about cleaning rattan in our blog.
Rattan storage baskets first date back to the ancient Egyptians discovered buried with pharaohs. Wood was rare in ancient Egypt, so baskets were important for everyday functions such as holding fruit, clothes and other items, this weaving technique was even used for making unconventional items such as coffins and sandals.
Rattan is a fast-growing renewable material that is perfect for creating sustainable products, such as the baskets we offer here at Northern Willows. Rattan is also biodegradable so if or when it comes time to replace your basket it reduces landfill waste.
If the item is made from pure rattan, it can be recycled. It is also biodegradable.