After sun-drying the bamboo pieces, he would then whittle them down to an exact size before weaving them together by hand. Once the basket frame was done, the artisan would cover it with resin or tar.

Baskets are intertwined into her everyday life. “We’ve got one with our hats and mittens in it,” she said. “We use them to ...

But with the handle slots and bamboo lids, it comes close. So, if you need some cute organizational bins, Aldi’s Kirkton House Basket with Bamboo Lid is worth checking out.