This might be the first ever blog here at Ananda Designs, and I wanted to make it a good one. I have always been a fan of basketweave, and I’m so happy we are currently seeing it everywhere, from decor pieces, furniture to handbags. And it makes me even happier that this approach is very sustainable.
Aside from being beautiful, baskets are an excellent element to keep a space organized without ruining the aesthetics of a room, which is something I really like to embrace when I’m working on a space, beautiful and useful is the best of both worlds. You can use baskets to store blankets, books, toys, shoes, towels, chargers, bathroom toiletries, use them as planters or fruit vases… anyway, you get the point. Made using mainly grass, they add great texture to a room but also look very fresh and almost resort like, which, if you know me, that is what I like going for regarding my personal style, both in fashion and decor.
Anyways, I have been on the lookout for decor brands that sell sustainable and fair trade products, and luckily, there are quite a lot of brands that are taking this direction. I want to make a difference with my purchases and pick brands that care about their suppliers and the environment. Exploring these new brands has been really fun and interesting and I’m keeping them in mind for future projects.
As you go through each of the links, I recommend you not only look at their products but also who makes them and how. Most of the brands I showcase here are smaller businesses and I imagine them doing a little dance every time they sell a product, just as I do when I get a view for my blog posts. You’ll see a selection here of uber gorgeous baskets of different styles, sizes and prices. I like to keep it varied so that there’s something for everyone. I’m sure once you see them you’ll be as obsessed as I am.
I want to spread the word on the brands that I find are worth looking at, because I want to support businesses that have good work ethics and are sustainable and are out there trying to make a difference. It is very important to understand the impact you have on the world every time you make a purchase and we don’t have the option to be indifferent.
1. black bolga basket
2. bird’s nest bowl
3. roya floor basket
4. hand beaded bali baskets
5. tall white pixel basket
6. lidded warming basket
7. eyelash basket
8. bohemia beldi basket
9. shorouk palm basket set
10. willow storage basket
11. literal palm basket
12. pom pom seagrass belly basket
NOTE: I’m transferring this blog post from another livingananda.com, which will only focus on green beauty, fashion and wellness. Feel free to check it out
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