Organise and store your things with a little help from nature. This basket is handmade from water hyacinth – a natural material that ages beautifully and spreads a calm, warm feeling in your home.
Product details
Skilled craftspeople have woven the basket by hand, so each basket is one of a kind.
The felt pads underneath protect the surface below against scratches.
Just as practical and decorative in the bedroom as at the office – and fits perfectly in KALLAX shelving unit.
Easy to pull out, lift and carry since the basket has sturdy handles.
This braided basket is made of water hyacinth – a fast-growing tropical plant that is harvested to help keep waterways free and maintain the natural flow of water.
Let nature help you store things that you want close at hand, but not always visible.
IKEA of Sweden
Measurements
- Width: 32 cm
- Depth: 34 cm
- Height: 32 cm
SustainabilityPeople and planet
Energy and resources
Organize your home and help keep waterways free!
Water hyacinth is a beautiful and fast growing plant that unfortunately clogs the waterways where it grows. The dried stalks can be used to weave baskets, bowls and plant pots. This helps to naturally control its growth and create a better water flow, plus you can organize your home with beautiful objects made from nature.
Material
What is water hyacinth?
Water hyacinth is a free-floating plant that spreads quickly in tropical waterways. When covering the surface completely, it blocks out sunlight which disrupts biodiversity. Also, local communities suffer as transportation routes are clogged. When harvested, biodiversity is restored and waterways are kept open. The plant itself becomes a resource too. The stalks make a flexible material that can be woven or braided into unique baskets, mats and other home furnishings.