Whether it's the spring time weather, a "stay at home" order, or maybe the full supermoon this month, lots of people are feeling the "urge to purge" lately, and with that comes organizing.
I'm not usually a big fan of purchasing "organization products" like racks, bins, or dividers. And while yes of course I do have some of those things and they come in handy, I like to use what I have first. The whole point of purging and organizing is to have less stuff right?!
But one organizing product I do love are baskets. They add a natural, and textural element to the space and many of them can be a focal art piece in themselves!
One of the coolest shops I've found for baskets is The Citizenry. They take a simple, natural approach to design and literally source their products from around the world. So when you purchase a basket from them you are getting an authentic handmade piece that a local artisan spent hours weaving. This results in a one of a kind, high quality piece for your home, AND its functional!
So without any further ado, here is a round up of my top 5 favorite baskets from The Citizenry right now. So start purging away, and grab one of these beauties to make organizing your simplified life a little more beautiful :)
The Cielo is by far my favorite. Yes it is pricey, but seriously... have you ever seen a basket like this?? <3
"A handwoven basket so stunning, you’ll find yourself wishing for clutter so you can add one to every room. Blending two types of natural fibers native to the region, this basket is durable, sturdy, and doubles as an art piece no matter where you style it.
The diamond pattern is eye-catching yet understated, taking a design cue from the weavers’ natural surroundings. And the shape is truly what makes you do a double take – it’s so uncommon and sculptural.
Handwoven by a group of 25 artisans in Guapi, Cauca, each basket is made start-to-finish in a fair trade environment."
Another super unique option that I have never seen before. Who said baskets had to be woven?
"Hello, handsome. Handcrafted with luxe, ethically sourced leather, our low leather storage bins make organization look effortlessly cool. Designed with a unique fold construction and wide base, these bins are perfect for stashing toys, books, or pillows. Bonus: these bins also double as a (very luxurious) dog bed.
Made from ethically-sourced leather from Kolkata, each basket is handcrafted in a leather workshop in Gurgaon. Since this is a natural product, each basket is one-of-a-kind – expect variation in markings. Made start-to-finish in a fair trade environment."
"A compact storage bin for corralling your kitchen, bath, or entryway clutter. Meticulously handwoven from lightweight, yet durable palm leaves and finished with luxe leather handles, these little guys make a handsome accent piece for any shelf setup.
Each storage cube is handcrafted by a cooperative of master artisans in Guerrero, Mexico. All made start-to-finish in a fair trade environment, it takes about three days to complete."
"Keep things together and organized with these lightweight, durable, and on-trend rattan baskets. The super functional handles make it easy to move them from room to room - perfect for stowing toys, books, or laundry. With hand-braided detailing and clean, linear design, they add just-the-right amount of boho style to any space.
Handcrafted by master artisans in Cirebon, Indonesia, each basket takes almost two days to complete. All made start-to-finish in a fair trade environment."
"Meticulously handwoven with over 500 strips of locally-sourced palmyra leaves, these baskets feature an intricate hexagon pattern. Designed in two roomy sizes, this duo is perfect for storing blankets, books, towels, toys – pretty much anything and everything. Â
Each basket is handcrafted by master weavers on the island of Flores who have passed down this weaving tradition for generations. All made in fair trade environment, it takes four days from start-to-finish."
Which one is your favorite??
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