Everyone owns a basket or two. But does everyone know the importance of proper basket storage and care?

Hung by the chimney with care
In Olden Days, baskets were as much a part of the décor as they were necessities. Baskets were typically hung near the hearth, close to the ceiling away from prying little fingers, yet within easy reach of adults, as they were used often.

Today, it’s still important to keep baskets up and out of harm’s reach, but we now also realize it’s best to keep woven baskets away from heat sources and covered for sanitary reasons and to preserve colors..

Baskets are usually very durable, but a heat-weakened basket can lead to brittle fibers.

Proper basket care
A good way to store small baskets and protect them from harmful dust is to turn a grocery bag upside down over the basket.

• Keep the open end of the bag on the same end as the bottom of the basket.
• Press the bag tightly against the handle.
• Firmly grasp the handle, forming the bag around the handle with your fingers.
• Carefully cut a slit in the paper bag with a pair of shears--just beneath your curled fingers--on both sides of the handle.
• Then pull the bag down over the basket (like a skirt).

Basket protection of this type is important for all sorts of woven containers. Damaged baskets are hard to repair, hence many a good basket has been tossed due to careless handling and storage.

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