Vintage Coiled Woven Basket in Natural Fibre with Looped Rim

Handwoven baskets bring warmth to a room like nothing else, and this round coiled basket has a lovely natural earthiness to it. Thick coils of natural fibre spiral out from the centre, each one bound tightly by hand, and the sides are decorated with stepped motifs stitched in red and burgundy that frame the basket at intervals all the way round. Around the top runs a row of five woven loops, each one arching gently above the rim, giving it a pretty, scalloped outline and a little bit of extra character.

It measures 31 cm in diameter and 9 cm high, and weighs 700 g, so it feels solid and well made without being heavy. The weave is tight and even and the colours remain warm and clear, as you can see in the photographs.

We have styled it with dried hydrangea heads and pearly shells for the photographs. On a kitchen table or island it makes a beautiful fruit bowl for oranges, apples and pomegranates, and on a coffee table it will happily hold books, candles or a jumble of remote controls. It works well as a cover for a plant pot, or in a bathroom with rolled towels and soaps. It also looks striking stood upright on a shelf or hung on a wall, where the spiralling coils and stitched pattern can be seen at their best.

It suits boho, Scandinavian and rustic interiors, and sits beautifully with terracotta, linen, wood and plenty of green plants. At Christmas, fill it with pine cones, walnuts and clementines for a warm, natural centrepiece.