Baskets began to be made in antiquity, when the first weaving techniques appeared from improvised materials (mainly vines). They were supplemented with handles or special straps for carrying on the back. Initially, containers replaced modern bags and bags, which usually store products or small items. Small baskets called baskets. They often went to the forest for berries or mushrooms. Capacities that were used as household utensils were called bodies. Now wicker baskets in the interior are mainly used to decorate the room. They simultaneously perform both decorative and practical functions, as they also become an additional storage system. Let's talk about what styles are combined with baskets and from what materials they are made.
Baskets are classified by material and manufacturing technology, size, shape. They can also be closed (have covers) or open. As for the material, the following varieties are mainly used:
Birch bark. The top layer of birch bark is peeled and cut into thin, wide strips. They make strong but light baskets and boxes. In the latter, firewood and other heavy contents were previously carried. Such an element fits perfectly into the ethnic Russian interior. Complete with log cabin walls, homespun paths, clay “glitches”, massive chests and embroidered pillows, baskets will help bring the atmosphere closer to authentic.
Willow twigs. The material was used universally for the manufacture of wicker furniture, fences and containers. Dark willow vine, like grapevine, has flexibility and durability. Baskets from it will last a long time. As a rule, products are large and are used to carry weighty contents.
Raffia. The material is a dense, “fluffy” rope made of natural fibers that are extracted from the leaves of the same palm. Baskets are soft, easy to fold. Not bad similar option looks in the African ethnic style.
Water hyacinth. Baskets from this material are made by special technology. The surface of the product has a specific pattern, which resembles a set of facial loops knitted on knitting needles. Original decor is combined with Provence, Scandinavian style, country.
Rattan. The processed stems of tropical liana (calamus) for the domestic market have remained exotic. Durable baskets with solid walls are woven from rods without the “gaps” and elegant weaves traditional for the Russian style. High, slightly expanding upwards tanks are considered a necessary interior element in the African style and a number of ethnic areas native to Latin America.
Bamboo. The baskets made of material are light and elegant. In the manufacture of rarely resort to complex weaving.A set of bamboo strips are usually simply sewn with white thread. This option is ideal for minimalism and Japanese style.
Jute. The material is usually used to make burlap or ropes. Natural fibers have a pleasant whitish tint. Soft, pliable baskets will not hold their shape well, which is easy to fix with a skeleton. More often, such containers are still used as “pocket” ones, that is, if necessary, they can be rolled up and hidden until better times.
Tapes made of plastic. PVC began to be used everywhere. Plastic products are cheap, but they will last quite a while. The material can have a wide variety of shades or textures. Baskets are easy to wash, not afraid of moisture, so they can be used in the bathroom or in the kitchen.
Baskets can be crocheted from knitted yarn (knitting needles), made with your own hands from paper, wood and even metal.
Baskets are still divided into types depending on the functional purpose. For example, gardinieres were used for storing and transferring flowers. Gabions that did not have a bottom were filled with earth or stones and used as protection against stray bullets during military operations (sandbags were replaced). Now this decor is no longer related to the military style, but has become a universal decoration for summer cottages (instead of a fence). The purses were soft and folded compactly if necessary. For carrying hay, they used shoulder warp. In large sorcerers and smaller petarians, livestock was fed.
Options for using baskets in the interior
This simple but beautiful decorative element is able to decorate any room in a house or apartment. The main thing is to choose the right container for color, size and shape. Stylish and practical look baskets in the workshops of needlewomen. They are ideal for storing yarn, pieces of fabric, accessories, bags with beads or tools for work.There is also a place in the library or in the study for baskets: notebooks, notebooks, and temporarily unused writing instruments are put in them. They will soften the solid interiors slightly and add coziness, and the light atmosphere will make them even more unobtrusive and comfortable for home.
In the hall
In the hallway, the baskets can be placed on the floor under the bench for shoe change or mounted on the wall, in the manner of hanging shelves. In wicker containers, shoes, care products (sponges, brushes, creams), small objects near the mirror (combs, keys, wallets) or umbrellas and canes (if you use a high basket) are stored. Original furniture sets have recently appeared on the furniture market. Instead of traditional drawers, they use baskets with side handles. The furniture really looks cozy, neat and slightly rustic. With this kit, you can replace the traditional "hallway", consisting of a set of lower and upper shelves, between which there is a bench and coat hooks.
In the living room
A large, bulky basket with a lid in the living room will replace the coffee table. Ornaments woven of twigs or birch bark are placed in the room in an artistic mess. A basket placed near the chair will serve to store a folded blanket, extra pillows or an unread book. Discs are stacked in a rectangular container that flaunts next to a TV niche. Backgammon, chess, a monopoly and other board games, delivered only at large companies, are also put in a basket, which they put in the corner. The rack will be a stylish solution, the open shelves of which alternate with wicker drawers. Staggered, they can overlap with the pattern on the floor, wallpaper or carpet.
In the bedroom
In the bedroom, baskets are mainly used for storing bedding.Large braids are either hidden in a closet, shelving, under the podium on which the bed stands, or placed near the bed, in a corner, in a prominent place. In the Provence style bedroom, large containers will be in harmony with light finishes and plenty of wood. Miniature baskets are used to store little things: jewelry, combs, cosmetics. They are placed on the countertop of the chest of drawers, dressing table, bedside tables.
In the nursery
In the children's room, baskets will become a replacement for traditional plastic drawers. For containers, they buy a separate rack, in which they all compactly fit. They put toys, books, things in baskets. For the latter purposes, it is still recommended to purchase containers made of natural material. If the children's room cannot boast of an area, then the baskets are hidden under the bed.
In the kitchen
Initially, baskets were only used in the kitchen. They are suitable for storing vegetables that are dispensed with without a refrigerator (onions, potatoes, carrots, beets), bottles of wine, glasses, glasses, other utensils, towels and potholders. It is most convenient to use such a container instead of a drawer: it looks beautiful, and it takes up little space. More compact and elegant baskets are put on the table: they put napkins, fruits, spices in jars. Convenient wicker containers for picnics. You can immediately have a rest in the kitchen by putting it in a basket and decorating it with an embroidered or checkered napkin.
In the bathroom
For the bathroom, it is still recommended to use containers made of strips of plastic. It will last a long time, it will not deteriorate from high humidity, it is easy to wash. As a rule, the container for dirty laundry acts as the main basket of the bathroom. However, clean towels, household chemicals and other necessary little things, too, will have to be put somewhere. Retractable baskets will come to the rescue again. Moreover, they can be made wide or narrow in accordance with the particular configuration of the room.On the shelf under the mirror near the sink, the chaos of combs, scissors, cotton pads and sticks is easy to organize if you buy a group of miniature baskets with lids. In each add a certain set of tools that are classified according to purpose.
Basket Care Tips
Baskets are very unpretentious in leaving. The surface of the product should only be periodically wiped with a dry, soft cloth from dust. If the container was taken with you to a picnic, for example, to the beach, then it must be thoroughly shaken from small grains of sand. If necessary, a basket of vines or birch bark should even be vacuumed. If during the trip to the forest berries or mushrooms were transferred in the container that leave stains, then they can get rid of dirt with a sponge and a cleaning agent without an abrasive effect. Aggressive household chemicals, of course, are not recommended, otherwise you will have to buy a new basket. Do not try to wipe the stains from blueberry juice. First, red, and then quickly blackening traces from this berry are practically not removed. Therefore, it is better to go on a hike for blueberries with a jar or a plastic bucket. Do not place baskets near heat sources (stoves, stoves, fireplaces, heating radiators). A container made of rattan, birch bark, and vines will twist and lose shape. Bamboo baskets are more resistant to temperature. Products from jute, raffia, water hyacinth and plastic are almost not afraid of heat. Although the latter can melt at high temperatures. It is not recommended to carry heavy loads in those baskets that are not designed for such loads. This is fraught with deformation of the bottom, with its subsequent separation from the walls.
Old baskets can be restored and updated. To do this, a layer of drying oil, stain and varnish is applied to the surface.
DIY interior basket
Do-it-yourself baskets of knitted yarn are most often made with your own hands.These are not ordinary threads, but textile “strings” tied into one, which used to be T-shirts, nylon tights or blouses. Old things are simply cut into strips of stripes of the same width. The "thread" is thick, and the weave is dense, without openwork holes. The interior basket can be colorful, bright, combine several shades or have a plain surface. The dimensions will depend entirely on the functional purpose: the more things it should contain, the wider its bottom and higher the sides. For work, you only need textile yarn, a needle, scissors and a hook. Weaving begins with the Amigurumi ring. It will become the middle of the bottom of the future basket. Gradually, loops are added to each row so that the bottom does not wrap like a bowl. In a simple version, they give it a round shape. It is easier for a beginner to work with such a basket. Then go to the circular weaving of the walls. Here the number of loops will remain the same, since such baskets usually have straight sides, without expanding upward. A few rows to the extreme rim, leave spaces under the handles. The surface of the product is decorated with a simple but beautiful “pigtail” pattern.
Conclusion
It is believed that baskets fit perfectly with flower buds. In the classic interior, a bouquet of exquisite roses harmonizes only with expensive porcelain or crystal vases. In a more “rustic” setting, a wicker made of twigs will emphasize the simplicity and elegance of wildflowers or garden flowers, surrounded by fragrant herbs. In baskets, you can "store" compositions of dried plants. Living bouquets will also stand for a long time if they are collected on a floral sponge pre-soaked in water. Fruit baskets on the dining table will be his decoration and give homemade opportunity to “kill the worm” before dinner. Braids on the terraces or in the gazebos emphasize the rustic flavor of the cottage.Rough weaving, decorated with burlap and twine, complement the decor of the bedroom or living room. If they are hung on the carnations against the wall, then the container will not “get underfoot”, but will fulfill its main function. Groups of hanging baskets adorn hallways and summer cottages.
Baskets began to be made in antiquity, when the first weaving techniques appeared from improvised materials (mainly vines). They were supplemented with handles or special straps for carrying on the back. Initially, containers replaced modern bags and bags, which usually store products or small items. Small baskets called baskets. They often went to the forest for berries or mushrooms. Capacities that were used as household utensils were called bodies. Now wicker baskets in the interior are mainly used to decorate the room. They simultaneously perform both decorative and practical functions, as they also become an additional storage system. Let's talk about what styles are combined with baskets and from what materials they are made.
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All about baskets
Baskets are classified by material and manufacturing technology, size, shape. They can also be closed (have covers) or open. As for the material, the following varieties are mainly used:
Baskets can be crocheted from knitted yarn (knitting needles), made with your own hands from paper, wood and even metal.
Options for using baskets in the interior
This simple but beautiful decorative element is able to decorate any room in a house or apartment. The main thing is to choose the right container for color, size and shape. Stylish and practical look baskets in the workshops of needlewomen. They are ideal for storing yarn, pieces of fabric, accessories, bags with beads or tools for work.There is also a place in the library or in the study for baskets: notebooks, notebooks, and temporarily unused writing instruments are put in them. They will soften the solid interiors slightly and add coziness, and the light atmosphere will make them even more unobtrusive and comfortable for home.
In the hall
In the hallway, the baskets can be placed on the floor under the bench for shoe change or mounted on the wall, in the manner of hanging shelves. In wicker containers, shoes, care products (sponges, brushes, creams), small objects near the mirror (combs, keys, wallets) or umbrellas and canes (if you use a high basket) are stored. Original furniture sets have recently appeared on the furniture market. Instead of traditional drawers, they use baskets with side handles. The furniture really looks cozy, neat and slightly rustic. With this kit, you can replace the traditional "hallway", consisting of a set of lower and upper shelves, between which there is a bench and coat hooks.
In the living room
A large, bulky basket with a lid in the living room will replace the coffee table. Ornaments woven of twigs or birch bark are placed in the room in an artistic mess. A basket placed near the chair will serve to store a folded blanket, extra pillows or an unread book. Discs are stacked in a rectangular container that flaunts next to a TV niche. Backgammon, chess, a monopoly and other board games, delivered only at large companies, are also put in a basket, which they put in the corner. The rack will be a stylish solution, the open shelves of which alternate with wicker drawers. Staggered, they can overlap with the pattern on the floor, wallpaper or carpet.
In the bedroom
In the bedroom, baskets are mainly used for storing bedding.Large braids are either hidden in a closet, shelving, under the podium on which the bed stands, or placed near the bed, in a corner, in a prominent place. In the Provence style bedroom, large containers will be in harmony with light finishes and plenty of wood. Miniature baskets are used to store little things: jewelry, combs, cosmetics. They are placed on the countertop of the chest of drawers, dressing table, bedside tables.
In the nursery
In the children's room, baskets will become a replacement for traditional plastic drawers. For containers, they buy a separate rack, in which they all compactly fit. They put toys, books, things in baskets. For the latter purposes, it is still recommended to purchase containers made of natural material. If the children's room cannot boast of an area, then the baskets are hidden under the bed.
In the kitchen
Initially, baskets were only used in the kitchen. They are suitable for storing vegetables that are dispensed with without a refrigerator (onions, potatoes, carrots, beets), bottles of wine, glasses, glasses, other utensils, towels and potholders. It is most convenient to use such a container instead of a drawer: it looks beautiful, and it takes up little space. More compact and elegant baskets are put on the table: they put napkins, fruits, spices in jars. Convenient wicker containers for picnics. You can immediately have a rest in the kitchen by putting it in a basket and decorating it with an embroidered or checkered napkin.
In the bathroom
For the bathroom, it is still recommended to use containers made of strips of plastic. It will last a long time, it will not deteriorate from high humidity, it is easy to wash. As a rule, the container for dirty laundry acts as the main basket of the bathroom. However, clean towels, household chemicals and other necessary little things, too, will have to be put somewhere. Retractable baskets will come to the rescue again. Moreover, they can be made wide or narrow in accordance with the particular configuration of the room.On the shelf under the mirror near the sink, the chaos of combs, scissors, cotton pads and sticks is easy to organize if you buy a group of miniature baskets with lids. In each add a certain set of tools that are classified according to purpose.
Basket Care Tips
Baskets are very unpretentious in leaving. The surface of the product should only be periodically wiped with a dry, soft cloth from dust. If the container was taken with you to a picnic, for example, to the beach, then it must be thoroughly shaken from small grains of sand. If necessary, a basket of vines or birch bark should even be vacuumed. If during the trip to the forest berries or mushrooms were transferred in the container that leave stains, then they can get rid of dirt with a sponge and a cleaning agent without an abrasive effect. Aggressive household chemicals, of course, are not recommended, otherwise you will have to buy a new basket. Do not try to wipe the stains from blueberry juice. First, red, and then quickly blackening traces from this berry are practically not removed. Therefore, it is better to go on a hike for blueberries with a jar or a plastic bucket. Do not place baskets near heat sources (stoves, stoves, fireplaces, heating radiators). A container made of rattan, birch bark, and vines will twist and lose shape. Bamboo baskets are more resistant to temperature. Products from jute, raffia, water hyacinth and plastic are almost not afraid of heat. Although the latter can melt at high temperatures. It is not recommended to carry heavy loads in those baskets that are not designed for such loads. This is fraught with deformation of the bottom, with its subsequent separation from the walls.
DIY interior basket
Do-it-yourself baskets of knitted yarn are most often made with your own hands.These are not ordinary threads, but textile “strings” tied into one, which used to be T-shirts, nylon tights or blouses. Old things are simply cut into strips of stripes of the same width. The "thread" is thick, and the weave is dense, without openwork holes. The interior basket can be colorful, bright, combine several shades or have a plain surface. The dimensions will depend entirely on the functional purpose: the more things it should contain, the wider its bottom and higher the sides. For work, you only need textile yarn, a needle, scissors and a hook. Weaving begins with the Amigurumi ring. It will become the middle of the bottom of the future basket. Gradually, loops are added to each row so that the bottom does not wrap like a bowl. In a simple version, they give it a round shape. It is easier for a beginner to work with such a basket. Then go to the circular weaving of the walls. Here the number of loops will remain the same, since such baskets usually have straight sides, without expanding upward. A few rows to the extreme rim, leave spaces under the handles. The surface of the product is decorated with a simple but beautiful “pigtail” pattern.
Conclusion
It is believed that baskets fit perfectly with flower buds. In the classic interior, a bouquet of exquisite roses harmonizes only with expensive porcelain or crystal vases. In a more “rustic” setting, a wicker made of twigs will emphasize the simplicity and elegance of wildflowers or garden flowers, surrounded by fragrant herbs. In baskets, you can "store" compositions of dried plants. Living bouquets will also stand for a long time if they are collected on a floral sponge pre-soaked in water. Fruit baskets on the dining table will be his decoration and give homemade opportunity to “kill the worm” before dinner. Braids on the terraces or in the gazebos emphasize the rustic flavor of the cottage.Rough weaving, decorated with burlap and twine, complement the decor of the bedroom or living room. If they are hung on the carnations against the wall, then the container will not “get underfoot”, but will fulfill its main function. Groups of hanging baskets adorn hallways and summer cottages.