{"title":"For a Colourful Home","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4575\/files\/TheBasketRoom_Christmas_2022_EthicalGifts-3_1_1024x1024.jpg?v=1700231841\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eShare the gifts of colour, texture and craft this Christmas, and give handwoven baskets that will bring delight to their owners all year round. For those who celebrate all things bright and vibrant, choose from boldly patterned planters and storage baskets in unique designs to colour block baskets in striking two tone pairings – perfect as desk tidies, bedside tables, plant pots and as storage for all kinds of bits and pieces. Handwoven sisal mats and runners in neon stripes will bring a pop of Kenyan style to any hallway or sitting room, whilst our embroidered motif baskets bring a playful element to shelves, dressing tables and desks.\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-basket-room-gift-card","title":"The Basket Room: Gift Card","description":"\u003cp\u003eA perfect gifting option for family or friends, The Basket Room eGift Card will be sent to you via email. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Basket Room eGift Card can be used to make purchases on www.thebasketroom.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eeGift Cards do not have an expiry date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note the specified amount will be issued on one eGift Card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may obtain information about the remaining balance on the card over the phone with our Customer Service team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Basket Room","offers":[{"title":"£10.00","offer_id":40641697480755,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"£20.00","offer_id":40642096791603,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"£25.00","offer_id":40641697513523,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"£50.00","offer_id":40641697546291,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"£75.00","offer_id":40641697644595,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"£100.00","offer_id":40641697579059,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"£150.00","offer_id":40641697611827,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4575\/files\/THEBASKETROOMGIFTVOUCHER.jpg?v=1701974068"},{"product_id":"okhuphuzi-handwoven-orange-love-angel-tree-decoration","title":"OKHUPHUZI: Handwoven Orange Love Angel Tree Decoration","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA handwoven Christmas angel for the top of your tree. With a skirt crafted from sisal fronds and a sweet little halo atop her head, this angel tree decoration in bright orange and white comes from eSwatini, handwoven from local sisal grass. We especially love her heart-shaped wings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEach piece in this collection of Christmas tree decorations brings sustainable work to rural artisans, from growing and harvesting the crop to preparing and dyeing the fibres – all before the weaving begins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe group behind this collection was set up by a pioneering founder with a mission to empower women through leadership workshops, handicrafts training and health education. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn 1985 there were 12 women being mentored through this organization; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eto date over 1400 women have benefitted from working with this group and lead more empowered and sustainable livelihoods thanks to its support and guidance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAdd this beautiful handcrafted piece to your curation of Christmas decorations that will become family heirlooms over time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Sisal, Grass \u0026amp; Bead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e15cm x 4.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note, as this is a handmade product, dimensions \u0026amp; colour may vary from those shown in the photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHANDMADE IN ESWATINI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Basket Room","offers":[{"title":"Orange","offer_id":41084105588787,"sku":"MXAH2-O","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4575\/products\/COLVAR-061.jpg?v=1667320180"},{"product_id":"siluhlaza-handwoven-green-love-angel-tree-decoration","title":"SILUHLAZA: Handwoven Green Love Angel Tree Decoration","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWith her heart shaped wings and a little halo above her head, this angel tree decoration in green and white comes from eSwatini, handwoven from locally-growing sisal grass. We adore her green swishy grass skirt!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEach hanging decoration in this collection of Christmas tree decorations brings sustainable work to rural artisans, from growing and harvesting the crop to preparing and dyeing the fibres – all before the weaving begins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Christmas decorations that stand the test of the time are the ones with a wonderful story behind them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe group behind this collection was set up by a pioneering founder with a mission to empower women through leadership workshops, handicrafts training and health education. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn 1985 there were 12 women being mentored through this organization; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eto date over 1400 women have benefitted from working with this group and lead more empowered and sustainable livelihoods thanks to its support and guidance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Sisal, Grass \u0026amp; Bead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e15cm x 4.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note, as this is a handmade product, dimensions \u0026amp; colour may vary from those shown in the photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHANDMADE IN ESWATINI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Basket Room","offers":[{"title":"Green","offer_id":41084108996659,"sku":"MXAH2-Gr","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4575\/products\/COLVAR-051.jpg?v=1667320400"},{"product_id":"okhugomvana-handwoven-pink-love-angel-tree-decoration","title":"OKHUGOMVANA: Handwoven Pink Love Angel Tree Decoration","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Christmas decorations that become heirlooms are the ones that tell a story. With a skirt crafted from sisal fronds and a sweet little halo atop her head, this angel tree decoration in bright pink and white comes from eSwatini, handwoven from local sisal grass. We just adore her heart-shaped wings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEach piece in this collection of Christmas tree decorations brings sustainable work to rural artisans, from growing and harvesting the crop to preparing and dyeing the fibres – all before the weaving begins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe group behind this collection was set up by a pioneering founder with a mission to empower women through leadership workshops, handicrafts training and health education. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn 1985 there were 12 women being mentored through this organization; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eto date over 1400 women have benefitted from working with this group and lead more empowered and sustainable livelihoods thanks to its support and guidance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Sisal, Grass \u0026amp; Bead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e15cm x 4.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note, as this is a handmade product, dimensions \u0026amp; colour may vary from those shown in the photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHANDMADE IN ESWATINI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Basket Room","offers":[{"title":"Pink","offer_id":41084114436147,"sku":"MXAH2-P","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4575\/products\/COLVAR-040.jpg?v=1667320715"},{"product_id":"mti-handwoven-beaded-tree-decoration","title":"MTI: Handwoven Beaded Tree Decoration","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDress your Christmas tree with handmade decorations this winter, starting with these festive little trees, made in Mombasa, Kenya. Choose from four colours – red, white, gold and green – or curate your own little woodland, knowing that your purchase supports Maasai women’s crafts in Kenya.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Maasai tribe are renowned for their intricate beaded jewellery and ornaments, and virtually all Maasai women learn and practice the craft of beadwork. Beaded jewellery signifies social status within the Maasai tribe, and necklaces, bracelets and pendants are worn by men and women alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWomen from five beadwork artisan groups work on these beaded Christmas decorations for The Basket Room, living on the outskirts of Mombasa. In purchasing one of these pieces you help us bring more creative work to these talented women, enabling communities to make a reliable income whilst keeping an age-old craft alive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Metal and glass beads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e12 cm H x 3.5cm W  \/  5\" H x 1.5\" W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note, as this is a handmade product, dimensions \u0026amp; colour may vary from those shown in the photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHANDMADE IN KENYA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"The Basket Room","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":43982184186166,"sku":"AC1502-Gd","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":43982184153398,"sku":"AC1502-Gr","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red","offer_id":43982184120630,"sku":"AC1502-R","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"White","offer_id":43982184218934,"sku":"AC1502-W","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4575\/products\/IMG_2268.jpg?v=1669893686"},{"product_id":"kiwanda-red-pink-pinstripe-woven-storage-basket","title":"KIWANDA: Pink \u0026 Orange Pinstripe Woven Storage Basket","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlaunting bold vertical pinstripes in deep orange and pink, our KIWANDA baskets are handwoven in rural Kenya from local sisal in three different sizes, so there is one for almost every home storage solution. Use a small basket for jewellery and watches, remote controls and cables, whilst our medium and large woven baskets make lovely storage for slippers, gloves, scarves and rugs, toys, laundry, loo rolls and craft projects. These bright pinstripe baskets also make excellent woven planters for your houseplants – and we can’t think of a more perfect new home gift for someone who loves all things bright!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe craftswomen who produce these KIWANDA striped woven baskets all learned to weave sisal from a young age, and practise this traditional African craft within a small collective in rural Kenya. We visit and spend time with this talented group as often as we can, and have fostered a strong bond with the craftswomen and their inspiring chairlady, Madam Dorcas over the years. Before we started trading with this group, the weavers would make the long journey to Nairobi to sell their woven baskets at urban markets. These days, the women can work safely and more efficiently from home, working to complete large and regular orders from The Basket Room. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe lion’s share of basket production takes place during Kenya’s dry seasons. Most of these weavers are from farming communities who rely on farming – and therefore, steady rainfall - to feed, support and clothe their families, so when farming slows down, weaving work picks up. Purchasing one of our woven baskets helps us in our mission to empower African craftswomen and preserve this age-old craft. You can read more about these weavers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebasketroom.com\/pages\/south-western-kenya-sisal-baskets\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHERE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e  SISAL \u003cspan\u003e\u0026amp; BRANDED LEATHER TAB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (approx):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall: 17-19cm DIA x 17-19cm H \/ 6-7\" DIA x 6-7\" H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: 22-24cm DIA x 22-24cm H \/ 8-9\" DIA x 8-9\" H \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge: 27-29cm DIA x 27-29cm H \/ 10-11\" DIA x 10-11\" H \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need a specific size please let us know prior to placing your order.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note, as this is a handmade product, dimensions \u0026amp; colour may vary from those shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDMADE IN KENYA \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Basket Room","offers":[{"title":"S \/ Red \/ Pinstripe","offer_id":44168024260918,"sku":"SB1507S","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"M \/ Red \/ Pinstripe","offer_id":44168024293686,"sku":"SB1507M","price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"L \/ Red \/ Pinstripe","offer_id":44168024326454,"sku":"SB1507L","price":57.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4575\/files\/KIWANDA_SET_3.jpg?v=1751989777"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4575\/collections\/The_Basket_Room_Ethical_Christmas_Gifting_for_a_Colourful_Home_Handwoven_Baskets_from_Kenya.jpg?v=1700231849","url":"https:\/\/www.thebasketroom.com\/collections\/for-a-colourful-home.oembed?page=2","provider":"The Basket Room ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}