Bohemian Woven Rattan Wall Basket

A large blank wall is a problem most homes run into somewhere. Above the sofa, up a staircase, along a hallway or behind a bed, there is a stretch of plaster that feels empty but is too big for a single picture. Filling it usually means collecting pieces slowly over months and hoping they end up looking like they belong together.

A set of woven wall baskets solves that in one go. This one brings ten flat baskets in mixed sizes and patterns, handwoven from rattan and seagrass in natural tones. Diameters run from about 4.3 inches up to roughly 15 inches, with sizes including 11.8, 7.1, 4.7 and 4.3 inch pieces, and every basket has a loop on the back ready to hang.

What makes a set of woven baskets work so well

The ready made mix is the main reason to choose a set. Picking ten separate pieces that share a palette, a scale and a feeling is genuinely difficult, and it is where most gallery walls go wrong. Here the sizes and patterns are chosen to sit together, so the styling decision is mostly made before the box is opened.

The texture is the second strength. Flat woven baskets catch the light across their ridges and cast soft shadows on the wall behind them, which gives a display real depth. A painted wall stays flat no matter what color it is, while a wall of woven pieces changes through the day as the light moves.

The handmade variation is the third. Because each piece is woven by hand, the pattern and shade differ a little from one basket to the next, and sizes can vary slightly too. That is exactly what stops a large group looking mass produced, and it is what gives the finished wall a collected, gathered over time feel.

The weight is worth noting as well. Rattan and seagrass are light, so the baskets hang from simple picture hooks rather than heavy fixings, which makes a big arrangement far less daunting to put up and easy to adjust later.

Natural fiber also brings warmth to a room in a way that framed prints do not. Against white or pale walls, the honeyed tones of rattan soften the whole space, and they sit happily beside wood, linen, wool and plants.

Where it looks best

• Above a sofa. The classic spot for a large grouped arrangement.
• Stair walls. A run of baskets that climbs with the steps.
• Behind a bed. A soft, quiet alternative to a headboard or a large print.
• Hallways. Texture along a long, narrow stretch of wall.
• Dining rooms. A warm backdrop behind a table or a sideboard.

The set suits boho, farmhouse, coastal and relaxed modern rooms especially well, and it brings warmth to a plain white wall without adding color.

A large group can also be split up. Seven or so baskets on the main wall and the rest in a smaller cluster elsewhere, in a bedroom or a landing, spreads the same texture through the house.

Planning and hanging the arrangement

Ten baskets is a generous set, so a little planning pays off before anything goes into the wall.

• Lay the whole set out on the floor first, with the largest pieces toward the middle and the smaller ones filling the gaps.
• Keep the spacing between pieces fairly even, so the group reads as one shape rather than scattered objects.
• Mark the hook positions from that floor layout, then hang from the center outward.
• Use simple picture hooks suited to your wall, and check each loop sits flat against the back before hanging.

The hanging hardware and instructions come with the set, and there is nothing to assemble and nothing to power. The measurements are listed in the Dimensions section above.

Dust the weave occasionally with a soft, dry brush rather than a damp cloth, and keep the baskets away from moisture and direct sunlight so the natural fibers stay strong and keep their color.

If the wall is very large, leave a little breathing room around the outside of the group rather than spreading the baskets edge to edge. A clear margin makes the arrangement look deliberate.

Pairing it with other pieces

Woven baskets sit beautifully with other natural materials. Below the arrangement, a wooden console or a linen sofa keeps the palette warm. Add a large plant to one side, a couple of cushions in cream and rust, and a rug with some texture, and the room reads as a considered boho space rather than a wall with baskets on it.

Browse the decorative objects collection for more pieces in natural fibers, or the throw pillows collection for cushions that pick up the same tones. Keeping the surrounding colors soft lets the texture of the weave do the work.

Mixing in one or two other round pieces, a mirror or a flat basket you already own, makes the group feel even more personal.

Is the basket set right for your wall?

It is a strong fit if you:

• Have a large blank wall to fill in one go.
• Like boho, farmhouse or coastal styling.
• Want warmth and texture rather than color.
• Are happy to plan a layout on the floor first.

It is not the right choice for a small wall with room for only one or two pieces, or for a damp room such as a bathroom, since natural fibers do not like moisture. For a small spot, a single piece of wall decor will suit better.

Every order ships free across the US and most arrive in 6 to 9 business days. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery, and questions about the set are answered at info@norafurnish.com.