APANA: Handcrafted Pink and Turquoise Stripe Oblong Bike Basket

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Give your wheels a style update with the gorgeous APANA woven bicycle basket. Designed in-house by The Basket Room, this unique bike accessory features turquoise and fuchsia patterning against natural grass, and is oblong-shaped.

Load your front basket with picnic treats and a comfy blanket for a lazy day by the river, or use yours for carrying your trainers, kit and bottle to and from the gym. This bicycle basket is roomy enough for your textbooks and stationery, and can be attached to the rear of your bicycle as a chic pannier if preferred. A most versatile storage solution, the APANA can also be fastened to cot rails as pretty nursery storage, and can store toiletries, flannels and towels on a bathroom rail. Each bike basket takes up to three days to weave by hand, and is made from wild veta vera – an indigenous crop also known as Elephant Grass. This grass is harvested, split, hand-rolled and dyed before a skilled weaver from our partner weaving cooperative in Northern Ghana sets to work on it.

To become an owner of one of our woven baskets is to become a part of our journey: a positive story of sustainability and generations of craftsmanship. We are dedicated to supporting the weavers in a truly fair and reliable trade, supplying a regular source of income to help sustain farming communities whose primary income – agriculture and livestock – can be perilously unpredictable and reliant on rainfall.

Each bicycle basket comes with a thank you card from the weaving co-operative that made yours. Want to know more about the people behind the baskets? Meet the weavers here

 Also available in child's size here

Material:  VETA VERA GRASS & LEATHER

Dimensions

Regular: D25cm x W35cm x H25cm (approx)
Small: W29cm x D18cm x H22cm (approx)

Each bike basket is supplied with two dark brown leather straps, as seen in the 5th photo.

If your basket gets wet, simply leave it to dry naturally and re-shape. When not in use, we recommend storing somewhere completely dry (and damp proof!)

As each basket is individually handmade, some variation in size and colour may occur.

 

FAIR TRADE & HANDMADE IN GHANA 

Meet The makers
Delivery Info

 

EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS

For parcels to European destinations please allow 5 days for delivery. 

We are pleased to announce that from 22nd July 2021 we will be sending all European customer orders delivered duty paid (DDP). This means most EU based customers will no longer have to pay any additional import duty or taxes before receiving their orders.

Due to in country export changes the following countries will be subject to additional charges to receive their order. We will also require a personal tax number for dispatch:

Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, Italy, Spain

UK DELIVERY

We aim to dispatch all orders within 1 working day*, once your payment has been confirmed.

For orders £20 and under:

  • Royal Mail Tracked 48 at £ 2.95
  • Royal Mail Tracked 24 at £ 3.45
  • DPD Standard (1-2 working days) at £ 4.95
  • DPD Express Next Day (order by 2pm) at £6.95
  • DPD Express Next Day by 12pm (order by 2pm) at £12.95
  • DPD Saturday Delivery (order by 2pm on the Friday) at £10.95

For orders £20.01 and over

  • DPD Standard (1-2 working days) at £ 4.95
  • DPD Express Next Day (order by 2pm) at £6.95
  • DPD Express Next Day by 12pm (order by 2pm) at £12.95
  • DPD Saturday Delivery (order by 2pm on the Friday) at £10.95

FREE Delivery for orders £100 and over

  • DPD Standard (1-2 working days) FREE

Free Click and Collect:

  • Available from our Oxfordshire based office (address below) select pickup option at checkout. Pick up available during office hours of Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, you will be notified by email once your order is ready for collection.
The Basket Room
9 Worcester Rd Ind. Estate
Chipping Norton
OX7 5XW
Tel: 01608 239482

*Please note orders to N.Ireland & Highlands will take 2-3 days from dispatch.

 

INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY

We deliver worldwide, postage prices are based on the total weight of your order, calculated at the checkout. Most services are sent Tracked & Signed unless otherwise stated.

Please note, most countries will charge import duty on goods over a certain value, it is the buyer's responsibility to pay any charges that occur on importation at destination. 

If you cannot see your country listed, please contact sales@thebasketroom.com to provide you with a shipping quote. 

 

WHAT IF IT DOESN'T ARRIVE

It is very rare that items will get lost in the post. If there is no sign of your basket after 10 days, the plan of action is:

  1. Check the shipping address on your order confirmation.
  2. Check with your neighbours – sometimes the courier will leave parcels with your close neighbours.
  3. If no luck, please contact us and we will try to help solve the problem

 

COLLECTION FROM AN EVENT

Collection of your baskets direct from a fair or event that we're exhibiting may be possible. Please phone Holly on 01608 239482 to arrange it with 48 hrs advance notice. In this case, postage costs will be refunded.

 

CANCELLATION OF ORDER

You have the right to cancel your order, however if the order has already been processed and shipped by The Basket Room, you will need to follow the standard returns procedure. Please let us know as soon as possible.

 

HANDWOVEN BASKET DISCLAIMER

All of our baskets are exquisitely handmade in remote rural corners of Africa using natural materials, one piece at a time, with no two baskets the same. Although every effort is made to create only the best product, there may be natural blemishes or bumps and curves in places, as well as patches of dirt that can be sometimes noticed on the recycled wool sisal mix baskets. These should not be misconstrued as flaws, but are what make each basket a handmade product, charming and unique. 

In addition to this, as each basket is individually hand woven some variation in size and colour may occur. If you need a specific size please let us know prior to placing your order. By purchasing this product online, you agree with these disclaimers.

 

STORING YOUR BASKET

If your basket gets wet, simply leave it to dry naturally and re-shape. When not in use, we recommend storing somewhere completely dry and warm (and damp proof!) 

As dyes are natural, colours may fade over time if basket is in direct sunlight.

Please be aware as the baskets are made of grass any areas in the home where there may be moisture in the air could cause your basket to grow mould. 

When using our baskets as planters or to cover plastic pots, please ensure a plastic dish is used in the bottom to catch any excess water as the sisal may rot and dyes may run.

 

RETURNS

If you decide you don’t like your basket we will be happy to accept returns, and refund you for the item as long as it is returned to us within 21 days of purchase. Returned products must be in the same condition as was received, complete with original swing tags and labels attached. Where possible, please include a note or brief reason for return. Unfortunately we can’t refund the cost of shipping and we do require you to pay for the postage of your returned items. Used or customer damaged items cannot be refunded or exchanged. We advise you to send this as recorded post, or keep a copy of proof of postage in the event that the package goes missing.

If your basket arrives with you damaged from the post on it's way out to you, and you would like to return it, we will of course be happy to reimburse for the item and the cost of shipping as long as you let us know about the damaged basket within 1 week of receiving your item/s.

All returns should be sent to:

The Basket Room
9 Worcester Road Industrial Estate
Chipping Norton
OX7 5XW
Tel: 01608 239482

Please note if a safe place of delivery is requested, we cannot be held responsible for any damage or theft of items.

 

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11/01/2024
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Anonymous
United States United States

Worth every penny

Easy purchase from USA. Loved the basket look and quality. Even came with leather straps to hang from the bike.

25/01/2024

The Basket Room

We're glad you love your basket. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, it's much appreciated!

28/06/2023
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Lyn F.
United Kingdom United Kingdom
I recommend this product

Beautiful basket

Beautiful basket, much bigger than expected, It's nice and deep and comes with the added benefit of helping the ladies who made it earn themselves a better a life. Fast efficient ordering and delivery.

30/06/2023

The Basket Room

Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to leave us a review. We are happy to hear the basket exceeded your expectations! Enjoy using your new bike basket!

01/01/2023
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Anonymous
United Kingdom United Kingdom
I recommend this product

Lovely

Brilliant, speedy delivery and such a lovely bicycle basket. Was hugely grateful when sent an extra complimentary basket which was a lovely Christmas surprise

03/01/2023

The Basket Room

Thank you for your review and kind words. We hope you enjoy using your bike basket and the free gift! Hope to see you again soon!

26/12/2022
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Anonymous
United Kingdom United Kingdom
I recommend this product

Beautiful baskets, great service

Gorgeous bike basket arrived with a free basket inside and a gift note from the company. Love the ethos of the company too.

03/01/2023

The Basket Room

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Enjoy your bike basket and free gift! Thanks for shopping with us at The Basket Room

29/11/2022
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Anonymous
United Kingdom United Kingdom
I recommend this product

Beautiful

SUCH A BEAUTIFUL BASKET! So happy with my experience - delivered at lightning speed, my bike basket is so unique and perfectly imperfect I love it. I cannot wait to give this to my sister at Christmas! The fact you are also supporting a ethical brand is the cherry on the cake!

29/11/2022

The Basket Room

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are so glad to hear you had a positive shopping experience with us and hope to see you again soon! We hope your sister likes it just as much!

31/08/2022
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Anonymous
Germany Germany
I recommend this product

Hübscher Korb

Da passt das Fahrradschloss und meine Handtasche rein... perfekt!!! Schön gearbeitet und er sieht genauso aus wie auf den Bildern.

02/09/2022

The Basket Room

Danke for your review! We are so glad you are happy with your new bike basket. Thanks for shopping with The Basket Room

01/06/2022
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Elly B.
United Kingdom United Kingdom
I recommend this product

Gorgeous bike basket

I have had my eye on one of these baskets for so long! When I got my new bike, I decided it was time to treat myself and I do not regret it one bit! Lovely quality and excellent customer service. I can't wait to go out on my bike now!

01/06/2022

The Basket Room

Thank you for your review and kind words. We are glad you love the bike basket! Thanks for shopping with us at The Basket Room and hope to see you again soon!

24/04/2022
JM
Janet M.
United Kingdom United Kingdom
I recommend this product

Love it!

Heading to France soon and had to find a basket to carry goodies back from the market. The Basket Room had a great choice in different sizes, I loved the colours available - ordering was easy and my basket arrived well packaged a few days later. A great experience.

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25/04/2022

The Basket Room

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and send a photo. The basket looks great on your bike! Thank you for shopping with us, hope to see you again soon!