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Left: Though often used as a decorative piece, the hand-woven Rush Brush is designed for use and functions extremely well.
Doing away with the traditional notion of a handle, the oversize rim of Fat Lip Basket can be grabbed anywhere, providing a stylish, ergonomic design solution.
S U S TA I N A B L E S T Y L E with AJ Wells Combining artistry, sustainabi lity, and practica lity, these simple, elegant Bodj baskets ma ke beautif u l additions to any fireplace. The stylish storage solutions are idea l for logs, k ind ling and wood pa l lets. Behind each product lies a story of sustainability; the baskets and Rush Brush are hand-woven in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, using eco-friendly materials. Floppy Baskets are crafted from soft, steamed water hyacinth – a weed that
clogs up waterways and chokes other plant life, while the Fat Lip Baskets are made using rattan – the harvesting of which provides an attractive alternative to logging timber, and so can help protect the native trees where it grows.
Browse the full collection at bodj.co.uk | Photos by Holly Joliffe and styled by Tanya Goodwin
A seamless, unstructured basket, the Floppy Basket is very strong with a leathery texture and can be stored flat when not in use.
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