KICHANA: Small Natural & Black Woven Sisal Rug
Our striking KICHANA floor mat boasts black and white stripes against an undyed sisal base, arranged in columns separated by fine white bands. Ethically-produced in rural Kenya, a sisal rug or runner like this work of craft will bring an organic, earthy vibe to any corner of the home.
We work with a single weaver to produce these sisal mats and runners: craftsmen like Bernard are increasingly hard to find as this craft is extremely time-consuming and physical. Bernard was taught to weave on a hand-loom as part of a UN-funded project over twenty years ago and weavers with his skillset and experience are extremely hard to come across nowadays.
Bernard weaves each mat and runner from indigenous sisal grass and these JANI mats and runners are also made with the addition of banana tree bark fibres which give the mats their darker hues. Fibres are split, rolled and dyed by hand before being worked through the loom to create a fine, tight and flat weave that feels comfortable underfoot.
Agriculture is the mainstay of Bernard’s family income, as is the case for most of the weavers we team up with. During the dry seasons, as crops fail and livestock suffers, mat weaving brings Bernard the opportunity to earn a reliable and fair wage through flexible work.
Meet Bernard in our film, The Last Loom Weaver
Material: SISAL & BRANDED LEATHER TAB
Dimensions approx: L130cm x W80cm / L51" x W31"
It is advised to use a non-slip underlay if positioning the mat on a slippery surface (laminated or stripped floorboards and tiles).
Please note, as this is a handmade product, dimensions & colour may vary from those shown in the photographs.
HANDMADE IN KENYA
Delivery Info
UK DELIVERY
We aim to dispatch all orders within 1-2 working days, once your payment has been confirmed.
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 (3-4 working days) at £ 3.50
- Royal Mail Tracked 24 (1-2 working days) at £ 3.95
- DPD Express Next Working Day (order by 2 pm) at £6.95 (orders placed after 2 pm Friday will be dispatched Monday)
- DPD Express Next Working Day by noon (order by 2 pm) at £12.95
- DPD Saturday Delivery (order by 2 pm 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 is available during office hours of Monday to Friday, 9 am-5 pm, you will be notified by email once your order is ready for collection.
9 Worcester Rd Ind. Estate
Chipping Norton
OX7 5XW
Tel: 01608 239482
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
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:
- Check the shipping address on your order confirmation.
- Check with your neighbours – sometimes the courier will leave parcels with your close neighbours.
- 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 30 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:
9 Worcester Road Industrial Estate
Chipping Norton
OX7 5XW
Tel: 01608 239482