The Romans did it too...
Baskets surely are not an invention of the modern day world. They have been around for thousand of years. Even predating the ancient Romans themselves. And throughout history those baskets were mostly made out of wicker. A trend still continuing until this day. Wicker is a sturdy and durable natural material that can be easily processed into beautiful and useful items. Like baskets, matresses, chairs, beds and even roofs. A real multifunctional working material.
The ancient Romans themselves mostly used basket like that for decoration purposes, namely to store flowers in. Although there is no way to water said cut flowers you can still enjoy them for an extended period of time and furthermore, be able to enjoy them in a more natural way.
If you too are interested in how Romans decorated their homes and houses and want to recreate this unique style, then this basket is just the one for you! It also maked for a great present for any history enthusiasts or friends of the wicker-style.
Basket Facts & Data
- Height: approx. 30 cm
- Diameter: 30 cm
- Traditionally made by hand
- Made from 100% wicker
- Modeled after a real archaeological finds
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