Phantom Hands LAUNDRY BASKET Teak laundry container

The LAUNDRY BASKET (or 'Dirty Linen Basket') was originally designed for use in the MLA Hostels, residential quarters of elected lawmakers of the Punjab state.‎ Laundry baskets were made with either a solid wood top or a woven cane top.‎ This re-edition has woven cane on five sides including the top flap.‎ The outer frame and bottom of the laundry basket are made of solid teak.‎ The top flap opens with the help of a brass latch and hinges.‎  The LAUNDRY BASKET was designed by the Chandigarh design team in the same style as the seating furniture.‎ However, they may have taken inspiration from vintage laundry baskets of similar style, dating back to the 19th century, that were commonly used in southern India, Burma, etc.‎ Wood finish: Natural Teak / Dark Stain / Z4 Walnut Project Chandigarh is our homage to Indian Modernism, a style and philosophy of making that manifested in Chandigarh in the 1950s.‎ Our re-editions's of these mid-century designs use the same craftsmanship and philosophy of making that was used for three decades in Chandigarh.‎ The nuances and details that make these designs special – finger joints, curvatures, grooves – are retained while improving the pieces structurally and materially.‎ The natural rattan cane used for the seats and backs are peeled and woven by hand, by highly skilled weavers just like in the vintage pieces.‎ Further info from manufacturer on LAUNDRY BASKET Phantom Hands