Seagrass & Straw Vase Shaped Baskets - Natural Yellow & Green - Set of 3

A set of three handwoven seagrass and straw baskets with a curved, vase-shaped silhouette — wider through the body and tapering toward the rim. Yellow and green striped detailing runs around the upper portion of each basket, adding colour to the natural straw base. The largest measures 35cm across and 25.5cm tall. These sit between decorative object and functional storage — shaped to look good empty and practical enough to hold things when needed. All three nest together.

What the Shape Does

• The vase profile sets these apart from straight-sided storage baskets. The curved walls and narrower opening give them a sculptural quality that reads as décor rather than utility, even when they're holding blankets, cushions, or dried flowers.
• The narrower rim means items inside stay partially concealed without a lid. Throws, scarves, or magazines sit above the widest point of the body but are framed by the tapered opening — tidier than an open-topped straight basket, without needing a separate lid.
• The three sizes are closely graduated — 35cm, 31cm, and 28cm across — which means they work well as a grouped floor display, clustered in a corner or beside a sofa. The visual effect is more like a set of vessels than a stack of containers.
• The yellow and green stripes add a warm, earthy colour accent. Against natural wood, white walls, or green plants, the tones feel cohesive rather than contrasting. These are muted, woven-in stripes, not bright paint.
• At 2.8kg for the full set, the baskets have enough heft to feel stable on a floor but remain light enough to pick up and move easily.

Seagrass, Straw, Cotton Thread

The body of each basket is built from coiled straw wrapped with seagrass fibre — the same construction method used across the basket range, producing a dense, structured wall with a visible spiral pattern. The yellow and green detailing is cotton thread woven into the coils in horizontal bands around the upper portion. The natural straw base varies in tone from pale gold to warm tan. The vase shape is formed by gradually adjusting the diameter of each coil row during construction — widening through the belly and tapering back in toward the rim. This shaping requires more control than a straight-sided basket, which is why the silhouette can vary slightly from piece to piece. Each basket is handwoven.

Placement and Styling

The vase shape lends itself to floor placement more than shelf storage. Set the largest beside a sofa, armchair, or in a hallway corner. Group all three together for a clustered display — the graduated sizes and matching stripes create a cohesive arrangement without looking too uniform. They also work well flanking a fireplace, beside a console table, or in a bedroom corner.

For practical use, the largest basket holds folded throw blankets, cushions, or a small laundry load. The medium and small sizes suit rolled towels, magazines, dried flower stems, or pampas grass. The narrower opening means contents sit partially hidden, which keeps the display tidy.

The yellow-green palette pairs well with earthy, botanical, or warm-toned interiors — terracotta, olive, cream, mustard, warm wood. In a cooler, more neutral room, the colour adds a deliberate point of warmth. Avoid competing patterns nearby — the striped weave already carries enough visual interest.

Decorative Baskets with a Purpose

Vase-shaped baskets occupy a middle ground between pure décor and functional storage. A ceramic vase is decorative but holds nothing useful. A storage bin is useful but rarely attractive enough to leave on display. These baskets bridge the two — they look like objects you chose for aesthetic reasons, but they also hold a full-sized throw blanket or a stack of magazines. The curved shape is what makes this work. Straight-sided baskets always read as containers. Curved ones read as vessels — closer to pottery in character, even though they're made from straw and seagrass.

Sizes and Weight

Large: 35cm wide, 25.5cm tall. 

Medium: 31cm wide, 24cm tall. 

Small: 28cm wide, 23cm tall. 

The full set weighs around 2.8kg. All three nest inside each other for compact storage when not in use.

A Statement Gift

This is the most visually distinctive set in the range — the curved shape and colour striping make it feel more like a considered design choice than a practical storage purchase. A good gift for someone who cares about how their home looks, especially if they favour natural materials and warm colour palettes. Works well for housewarmings, milestone birthdays, or as a combined gift for a couple setting up a new space. The set arrives nested.

Common Questions

Can I use vase-shaped baskets for dried flowers or pampas grass?
Yes — the tapered opening holds stems upright naturally, and the wider body provides a stable base. The medium and small sizes are particularly well suited to this. No insert or liner needed for dried arrangements.

How much can the largest basket hold?
It measures about 35cm across and 25.5cm tall. That's enough for a folded throw blanket, two or three rolled towels, or a stack of magazines. The curved walls taper inward toward the top, so the usable volume is slightly less than a straight-sided basket of the same dimensions.

Will the yellow and green colours fade?
The cotton thread dye can fade with prolonged direct sunlight. Kept indoors and away from sustained sun, the colour should hold well. The natural straw and seagrass tones may darken subtly over time, which is normal.

Are these stable enough to use on the floor?
Yes. The flat base and 2.8kg set weight keep them grounded. The widest point is through the body, not the rim, so the centre of gravity sits low — they won't tip easily even when partially loaded.

Do all three baskets nest together?
Yes. They fit inside each other for compact storage, which is useful if you want to display only one or two, or store the set seasonally.