Category: Baskets

Handwoven baskets from India: natural and sustainable

Handwoven baskets from India are made from natural fibres by artisan communities in Assam, Bengal, Odisha and the North East. Jute, cane, bamboo, Sabai grass and water hyacinth are woven, coiled and braided into storage baskets, planters, trays and hampers.

Baskets are one of the strongest sustainable categories we supply. When buyers ask about them, we usually ask about use: storage, plants, laundry or gifting.

Types of baskets we offer

Water hyacinth baskets

Woven in Assam from a plant that clogs rivers, chunky and sturdy for storage and laundry. They share the craft with our water hyacinth placemats.

Jute baskets

Braided and woven jute from West Bengal in natural and dyed colours.

Cane and bamboo baskets

Light, strong and traditional, from Assam and the North East.

Sabai grass baskets

Coiled by tribal artisan groups in Odisha, smooth and golden. See our Sabai grass placemats.

Cotton rope and macramé

Soft baskets for nurseries and bathrooms.

Nesting sets

Baskets ship in nesting sets to save freight space, which keeps landed cost down.

Care

Natural fibre baskets should be kept dry and wiped clean. We pack them dried thoroughly with moisture protection for sea freight.

Pairing

Baskets pair with throws, vases and plants for a natural styled corner, and make lovely gift hampers.

Minimum quantities and packing

Minimums are per design and size. Prices are quoted ex-factory, FOB, CFR or CIF to your port.

Questions about baskets from India

Are baskets sustainable?

Yes, all natural fibres are renewable and biodegradable.

Can baskets be made in custom colours?

Yes, with dyed accents and a minimum quantity.

How do you prevent mould in shipping?

Baskets are sun-dried and packed with moisture protection.

What affects the price

Fibre, size, weave density and handles matter most. Water hyacinth and cane are sturdy and slightly more expensive; jute and Sabai grass are economical.

Styling baskets

Baskets work in almost every room: a large basket for throws in the living room, a set for toys in a nursery, plant baskets on a windowsill and laundry baskets in a bathroom. Displaying them in use helps customers imagine them at home.

Tell us how your customers will use their baskets, and we will suggest fibres and sizes.