AARVEN
Kenyan Sisal Round Basket/Bag with Handles 'Natural' No.55
Pickup available at MARGATE
Usually ready in 24 hours
This bag/basket with handles has been made sustainably using traditional hand weaving techniques by groups of talented women-weavers living in rural Kenya. A beautiful part of Africa blooming with baobab trees, cattle and small villages, all dotted around the impressive, flat topped Mt Kasigau. Our baskets are all fairly traded and ethically produced using natural dyes wherever possible. Use them as plant pots, gift baskets and general storage, for just about anything. They're valued according to size, you can use our size guide to help you choose between baskets or get your tape measures ready to size up every corner of your home.
Mulli is one of the fantastic artisans we work with in Kenya. He leads the group of weavers who make some of our Kenyan Baskets, as well as our Kenyan Brooms. We have worked with Mulli for many years now, and his expertise in weaving has been invaluable!
Read more about our Artisans here.
Base Diameter 25cm x Top Diameter 25cm x Height 25cm
Your basket may arrive folded or slightly out of shape. When this occurs, Kenyan baskets can be easily brought back to life with a quick steam using a steamer or steam setting on your iron. Steam the basket and manually shape. Please be careful as the basket may be hot.
We recommend placing a small dish or saucer in the base of your Kenyan basket when using them as plant pots, this prevents the base from becoming damp and rotten when watering. Ideally we suggest you remove your plants and place in the sink or bath tub when soaking.
To clean your Kenyan basket, simply wipe clean with a damp cloth or sponge, remove most of the moisture with a dry towel and leave to air dry naturally.
Avoid placing your Kenyan basket in direct sunlight as this may cause some of the colours to fade.
SHIPPING & DELIVERY
Once you have placed an order with AARVEN we will do our utmost to ensure your item arrives as quickly as possible. Orders received before 12 noon (Monday - Friday) will be dispatched the same day. Orders placed at a weekend or on an English bank holiday, will be sent the next working day.
UK DELIVERIES
FREE All orders over £50 UPS (1-2 working days)* | Free |
Royal Mail Tracked 48hrs (2-3 working days) | £3.50 |
Royal Mail Tracked 24hrs (1-2 working days) | £4.50 |
Royal Mail Special Delivery (order before 12 noon Monday to Thursday to receive next working day, if ordering on a Friday please select 'Guaranteed Saturday Delivery') | £9.95 |
Royal Mail Special Delivery (order before 12 noon Monday to Thursday to receive next working day, if ordering on a Friday please select 'Guaranteed Saturday Delivery') | £9.95 |
Royal Mail Guaranteed Saturday Delivery (order before 12 noon Friday to receive Saturday morning) | £12.95 |
Extra Large/Cat Basket UPS (1-2 working days) | £9.95 |
| UPS (1-2 working days) | £4.95 |
INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES- Rest of World
| Europe Tracked & Signed 7-10 Days | £12.00 |
| Europe Large Parcel- Tracked & Signed 7-10 Days | £38.99 |
| Rest of World (excluding U.S.A.) Royal Mail Tracked | 7-14 Working Days | £15.95 |
| Rest of World (excluding U.S.A.) UPS | UPS 2-7 Working Days | £40 |
Australia UPS Extra Large/Cat Basket | UPS 3-17 Working Days | £62.99 |
INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES- U.S.A
| U.S.A Royal Mail (orders under £30) | Tracked & Signed 7-10 Days | £19.95 |
U.S.A Orders over £30 | UPS 2-4 Working Days | £35 |
| U.S.A Royal Mail Extra Large/Cat Basket| Tracked & Signed 7-10 Days | £75.99 |
* Cat Baskets incure an extra shipping fee due to the large size of the item (Extra Large/Cat Basket)
CUSTOMS INFORMATION
When ordering goods from AARVEN for delivery outside of the European Union, you may be subject to import duties and taxes which are levied once the package reaches your country. Any additional charges for customs clearance must be borne by you; we have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be. Customs policies vary widely from country to country, so you should contact your local customs office for further information.