DIDI: Natural Woven Moses Basket
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Introducing lovely DIDI. This ethically-produced Moses basket boasts simple and natural undyed elephant grass with soft brown carry handles made from sustainably-sourced goat’s leather. DIDI is the ultimate ethical baby gift, and a stylish addition to any nursery.
The weavers who produce these Moses baskets work as part of a talented weaving co-operative in Northern Ghana. Most of these weavers are men who have been taught the age-old art of basket weaving by their own mothers and fathers. Agricultural work is the basis of most weavers’ incomes, but prolific drought makes it increasingly difficult for families to make ends meet. Basket weaving, and producing these exquisite woven Moses baskets, empowers women and men with the opportunity to earn a valuable second income.
Each Moses basket takes around three days to complete, using veta vera grass (also known as ‘elephant grass’) which grows wild in Ghana and produces wonderfully balanced and sturdy basketry. These Ghanaian Moses baskets are the perfect napping space for new arrivals.
Choose to accessorise your basket with an array of essentials for your newborns ultimate comfort. Combine a foam mattress and cotton sheet or choose to upgrade to a natural coconut coir and wool mattress (made from hundreds of coconut fibres and recommended for newborn babies) and organic cotton sheet. *Liner comes included as standard*
Want to know more about the people behind the baskets? Meet the weavers here.
Material: Veta Vera Grass & Leather
Dimensions approx: W43cm x L80cm x H25cm (at hood) / W16" x L31" x H9" (at hood)
It must be noted that these baskets are not carrying devices and should only be used on the floor or on a flat surface when baby is inside.
Please note, as this is a handmade product, dimensions & colour may vary from those shown in the photographs.
HANDMADE IN GHANA
Delivery Info
EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS
For parcels to European destinations please allow 5 days for delivery.
We are pleased to announce that from 22nd July 2021 we will be sending all European customer orders delivered duty paid (DDP). This means most EU based customers will no longer have to pay any additional import duty or taxes before receiving their orders.
Due to in country export changes the following countries will be subject to additional charges to receive their order. We will also require a personal tax number for dispatch:
Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, Italy, Spain
UK DELIVERY
We aim to dispatch all orders within 1 working day*, once your payment has been confirmed.
For orders £20 and under:
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 at £ 2.95
- Royal Mail Tracked 24 at £ 3.45
- DPD Standard (1-2 working days) at £ 4.95
- DPD Express Next Day (order by 2pm) at £6.95
- DPD Express Next Day by 12pm (order by 2pm) at £12.95
- DPD Saturday Delivery (order by 2pm on the Friday) at £10.95
For orders £20.01 and over
- DPD Standard (1-2 working days) at £ 4.95
- DPD Express Next Day (order by 2pm) at £6.95
- DPD Express Next Day by 12pm (order by 2pm) at £12.95
- DPD Saturday Delivery (order by 2pm on the Friday) at £10.95
FREE Delivery for orders £100 and over
- DPD Standard (1-2 working days) FREE
Free Click and Collect:
- Available from our Oxfordshire based office (address below) select pickup option at checkout. Pick up available during office hours of Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, you will be notified by email once your order is ready for collection.
9 Worcester Rd Ind. Estate
Chipping Norton
OX7 5XW
Tel: 01608 239482
INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY
We deliver worldwide, postage prices are based on the total weight of your order, calculated at the checkout. Most services are sent Tracked & Signed unless otherwise stated.
Please note, most countries will charge import duty on goods over a certain value, it is the buyer's responsibility to pay any charges that occur on importation at destination.
If you cannot see your country listed, please contact sales@thebasketroom.com to provide you with a shipping quote.
WHAT IF IT DOESN'T ARRIVE
It is very rare that items will get lost in the post. If there is no sign of your basket after 10 days, the plan of action is:
- Check the shipping address on your order confirmation.
- Check with your neighbours – sometimes the courier will leave parcels with your close neighbours.
- If no luck, please contact us and we will try to help solve the problem
COLLECTION FROM AN EVENT
Collection of your baskets direct from a fair or event that we're exhibiting may be possible. Please phone Holly on 01608 239482 to arrange it with 48 hrs advance notice. In this case, postage costs will be refunded.
CANCELLATION OF ORDER
You have the right to cancel your order, however if the order has already been processed and shipped by The Basket Room, you will need to follow the standard returns procedure. Please let us know as soon as possible.
HANDWOVEN BASKET DISCLAIMER
All of our baskets are exquisitely handmade in remote rural corners of Africa using natural materials, one piece at a time, with no two baskets the same. Although every effort is made to create only the best product, there may be natural blemishes or bumps and curves in places, as well as patches of dirt that can be sometimes noticed on the recycled wool sisal mix baskets. These should not be misconstrued as flaws, but are what make each basket a handmade product, charming and unique.
In addition to this, as each basket is individually hand woven some variation in size and colour may occur. If you need a specific size please let us know prior to placing your order. By purchasing this product online, you agree with these disclaimers.
STORING YOUR BASKET
If your basket gets wet, simply leave it to dry naturally and re-shape. When not in use, we recommend storing somewhere completely dry and warm (and damp proof!)
As dyes are natural, colours may fade over time if basket is in direct sunlight.
Please be aware as the baskets are made of grass any areas in the home where there may be moisture in the air could cause your basket to grow mould.
When using our baskets as planters or to cover plastic pots, please ensure a plastic dish is used in the bottom to catch any excess water as the sisal may rot and dyes may run.
RETURNS
If you decide you don’t like your basket we will be happy to accept returns, and refund you for the item as long as it is returned to us within 21 days of purchase. Returned products must be in the same condition as was received, complete with original swing tags and labels attached. Where possible, please include a note or brief reason for return. Unfortunately we can’t refund the cost of shipping and we do require you to pay for the postage of your returned items. Used or customer damaged items cannot be refunded or exchanged. We advise you to send this as recorded post, or keep a copy of proof of postage in the event that the package goes missing.
If your basket arrives with you damaged from the post on it's way out to you, and you would like to return it, we will of course be happy to reimburse for the item and the cost of shipping as long as you let us know about the damaged basket within 1 week of receiving your item/s.
All returns should be sent to:
9 Worcester Road Industrial Estate
Chipping Norton
OX7 5XW
Tel: 01608 239482
Gorgeous basket
Beautiful basket, delivered (to mainland Europe) quickly.