Madras Wastebasket

SKU# 395227

$24.99

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Why We Love It

The Madras Wastebasket is an attractive essential for the bath or bedroom that lends to a casual and tropical aesthetic. Handcrafted of madras by basket makers in the Philippines using traditional techniques, you'll love the artistic and functional appeal of this exceptionally durable piece.

Details & Dimensions

Handcrafted of long-lasting and durable madras fiber
Made in Philippines

Wastebasket with wood trim: 9.5"Sq. x 10.25"H

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The Story Behind It

The Versatility of Abaca

Closely related to the banana plant, but oddly enough considered an herb, the abaca plant is an indigenous material of the Philippines often used to create everything from baskets and clothing to tea bags and banknotes. Abaca plants usually reach between 10 and 15 feet in height, and grow with great speed, making their fiber a terrific renewable resource - one of the reasons why we're big fans!

Abaca is perfectly suited to the construction of our artisanal handmade Madras Baskets, serving trays, drink coasters and more. To create these beautiful eco-conscious baskets, madras (the bark of the abaca plant) is harvested in long, flexible strips that range in color from light brown to nearly black. When woven into baskets, the color variation shows up with an almost marbled look, which gives each item its own unique look.

Reviews

Rated 4.5 out of 5 by 2 reviewers.

Rated 5 out of 5 by Catmom16 Well-made, beautiful little basket! I bought this wastebasket because it matches the square Madras baskets I bought for extra storage space in my bathroom. They look great together! The wastebasket is solidly made and beautiful. I'm very happy with my purchase. March 25, 2013

Rated 4 out of 5 by JLB4 Looks very nice Matches Madras 3 chest drawer. I use the waste basket and oblong basket to complete the look of my powder room. I did have to wait for this item to come back in stock and it is a little pricey for a waste basket, but I like it. April 9, 2015