Cotton & Seagrass Large Baskets – Natural Stripes – Set of 3

A set of three handwoven seagrass baskets with white cotton stripe detailing across the body. These have a gently rounded, slightly tapered shape with sturdy woven handles built into the rim. The largest measures 33cm across and 25cm tall — big enough for blankets, cushions, or a medium houseplant. The white stripes against the natural straw give these a lighter, brighter feel than solid or dark-banded baskets. All three nest together.

What Makes These Work

• The white stripe detailing lifts the overall look of the basket. Where plain natural seagrass can read as warm but quiet, the white banding adds enough contrast to make these feel fresh and intentional — closer to a considered décor choice than a simple storage container.
• The largest basket (33cm across, 25cm tall) holds a folded throw blanket, a stack of cushions, firewood, or a medium indoor plant in its nursery pot. It sits well on the floor beside a sofa, in a hallway, or next to a bed.
• The medium (29.5cm across, 20cm tall) and small (26cm across, 18.5cm tall) work on shelves, console tables, or as bedroom floor storage. The three together make a clean grouped display — the white stripes tie them visually even when placed apart.
• The woven handles are integrated into the rim during construction and wrapped with the same seagrass fibre. They sit flat against the body when not in use, keeping the profile neat against walls and furniture.
• At 3kg for the full set, these are the heaviest in their size bracket — the extra weight comes from a denser weave, which means thicker walls and a more solid feel underfoot on the floor.

Seagrass, Straw, Cotton Thread

The body is built from coiled straw wrapped with seagrass fibre, producing a dense wall with a visible spiral pattern. The white stripes are cotton thread woven into the coils at intervals, creating horizontal bands that follow the construction spiral. The handles are formed as part of the top coil row, looped outward and bound tightly with seagrass. The natural portions of the weave range from pale gold to warm tan. White cotton against this base creates a soft contrast — not stark, but clearly visible. Each basket is handmade, so stripe placement, spacing, and colour intensity will vary slightly between pieces.

Placement and Styling

The white-on-natural palette makes this the lightest-toned set in the range, which suits bright, airy interiors particularly well. It pairs naturally with white or cream walls, pale wood furniture, linen textiles, and Scandinavian or coastal-inspired rooms. In warmer or darker spaces, the white banding keeps the baskets from blending too heavily into the background — they hold their own visually without competing.

The largest basket works as a planter cover for medium indoor plants. Place the nursery pot inside with a waterproof saucer beneath to protect the seagrass. The rounded shape frames plants well and the white stripes add visual interest at floor level where rooms often lack detail.

Wipe with a dry or lightly damp cloth. The white cotton thread can pick up marks more visibly than darker colours, so handle with clean hands if appearance matters. Avoid soaking or prolonged water contact. Keep out of sustained direct sunlight to prevent yellowing of the natural fibres and fading of the white thread.

White Stripe, Warm Weave

White detailing on natural woven baskets works differently from darker colour accents. Dark bands — black, green, brown — make a basket feel heavier, more grounded, more present in a room. White does the opposite. It opens the weave up visually, adds lightness, and lets the basket sit in brighter rooms without feeling too heavy or rustic. The stripe pattern also creates a gentle visual rhythm across the surface that draws the eye along the shape of the basket rather than past it. For rooms that already lean warm and natural — wood, linen, stone — the white prevents the basket from disappearing into a monotone palette. It's a small design detail, but it changes how the basket reads in a space.

Sizes and Weight

Large: 33cm wide, 25cm 

tall. Medium: 29.5cm wide, 20cm tall. 

Small: 26cm wide, 18.5cm tall. 

The full set weighs around 3kg. All three nest inside each other for compact storage between uses.

An Easy Gift

The white-and-natural colour scheme is the most universally safe palette in the range — it works in virtually any room, any colour scheme, any interior style. If you're buying baskets as a gift and aren't sure about the recipient's taste, this set is the lowest-risk option. It's also the brightest and freshest-looking of the range, which makes it well suited to spring and summer gifting, new-home presents, or anyone furnishing a light, modern space. The set arrives nested.

Common Questions

Can I use these as plant pot covers?
Yes. The largest basket at 33cm across fits most medium nursery pots comfortably. Use a waterproof saucer or tray inside to protect the seagrass from moisture. Do not plant directly into the basket.

Will the white stripes get dirty easily?
White cotton thread shows marks more readily than darker colours. For everyday use this is rarely an issue, but handle the baskets with clean hands if they're being used purely for display. A lightly damp cloth can remove surface marks.

Why is this set heavier than similar-sized baskets?
The 3kg set weight comes from a denser weave — more coils per centimetre of wall height. This makes the basket walls thicker and more rigid, which adds durability and a more solid feel.

How do I clean seagrass baskets with white detailing?
Wipe with a dry cloth or dust with a soft brush. A lightly damp cloth works for marks on the white cotton. Do not soak, bleach, or machine wash — the natural fibres and cotton dye won't tolerate it.

Do all three baskets nest together?
Yes. They fit inside each other for compact storage when not all in use or for seasonal rotation.