Each Tia Woven Goods basket is thoughtfully handcrafted and shipped with care. To reduce shipping costs and environmental impact, your basket will arrive flattened- box size, not weight, is what makes shipping expensive, even for lightweight pieces.
Restoring your basket is simple. With a few minutes of gentle shaping, it will be picture perfect and ready to style. The secret is water: wet your basket, shape it by hand, and allow it to dry. This process can be repeated whenever needed- our baskets are designed to be reshaped again and again.
You may notice a small amount of dye runoff during the first wetting. This is normal and part of the natural dye process.
Water will not cause fading; however, prolonged direct sunlight may soften the color over time.
Exceptionally durable and made to last, your basket should easily be enjoyed for 10 years or more. We hope it becomes a well-loved piece in your home- used often, styled beautifully, and appreciated not only for its design, but for the artisans and fair-trade practices behind it.
Click below to see how I shape our Wave Sculpture Basket:
To Start:
Run the basket under a sink or tub faucet, or
take a hose to it outside. It doesn’t have to soak, just be sure to wet
the entire basket and handles so colors are consistent when dry.
Wear gardening gloves to avoid splinters.
Shaping Techniques:
- Press your palm inside and out to even and smooth.
- Pinch the edges of your shopper or the base of your pot to get a nice curve.
- Scrunch and knead your sculpture or star-shaped basket to get a new look.
Pay special attention to the crease, the line where the basket was folded.
Press one hand inside while giving it a good whack with the heel of your palm outside several times. Also try folding the basket along the line in the opposite direction.
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