Plastic laundry baskets look like plastic laundry baskets. A rattan basket does the same job and can stay in the room without hiding — which is why one basket often ends up doing five jobs. At 35 x 30 x 25cm with a wide opening, it takes laundry, toys, books, magazines, toiletries, snacks or throws, and you can see and reach everything without digging. Rattan is light enough to carry when full and rigid enough to hold its shape, unlike fabric bins that slump the moment they are half empty. Use it in a bedroom, bathroom, living room or nursery, and add a second one later — matching baskets are the simplest way to make open shelving look organised.
Specifications
| Dimensions | 35 x 30 x 25 cm |
| Material | Rattan |
| Opening | Wide, for easy access |
| Build | Lightweight, holds its shape |
| Holds | Laundry, toiletries, toys, books, magazines, household items |
Buying guide
Natural fibre baskets like a dry room. Use them for dry laundry, folded washing and general storage rather than as a hamper for damp towels, which will eventually mark the weave. Line one with a cloth if you are storing anything delicate that could snag. Keep the basket out of direct sun, which dries and fades rattan over time, and dust it with a soft brush rather than a wet cloth. Two or three matching baskets on a shelf do far more for a room than one, since repetition is what makes storage read as deliberate. If you need a lid for stacking, plan that at purchase rather than after.
How it compares
Against a plastic basket, rattan looks like part of the room rather than a utility item, though plastic wins for damp laundry. Against fabric storage bins, rattan keeps its shape and does not sag when half empty. For heavy wet towels, a ventilated plastic hamper is still the practical choice.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use it for wet towels?
Better not to. Rattan is for dry laundry and general storage; persistent damp will mark and weaken the weave over time.
Will it hold its shape when full?
Yes, that is the advantage of rattan over fabric bins - it stays rigid rather than slumping when half empty.
How do I clean it?
Dust with a soft brush and keep it out of direct sunlight. Avoid soaking it or scrubbing with a wet cloth.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.
Pairs well with
- Bamboo Clothes Rack for Hanging Storage
- 3 Tier Multifunctional Rolling Storage Trolley 78 x 28 x 45cm
Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.
Last updated: 1 May 2026
We deliver across Kenya and ship select products regionally. This page explains our handling times, delivery options, and rates.
1. Order Processing
Orders placed before 2:00 PM (EAT) on a business day are processed the same day. Orders placed after 2:00 PM, on weekends, or on public holidays are processed the next business day.
2. Delivery Times
| Destination | Estimated Delivery |
|---|---|
| Nairobi CBD & environs | Same day or next business day |
| Greater Nairobi & Kiambu | 1–2 business days |
| Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret | 2–4 business days |
| Other Kenyan towns | 3–7 business days |
| East Africa (regional) | 5–14 business days |
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- Bulk & fragile items: we may quote you a custom rate before dispatch.
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Quick answers from the WIMU Kitchen team. Need more help? WhatsApp us or email orders@wimukitchen.com.
Can I use it for wet towels?
Better not to. Rattan is for dry laundry and general storage; persistent damp will mark and weaken the weave over time.
Will it hold its shape when full?
Yes, that is the advantage of rattan over fabric bins - it stays rigid rather than slumping when half empty.
How do I clean it?
Dust with a soft brush and keep it out of direct sunlight. Avoid soaking it or scrubbing with a wet cloth.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.