A full buff willow trunk with leather straps, hinges and rope handles. These large willow trunks make ideal toy storage baskets.

The image shows both the 26 and 29 inch version.

Produced as part of our Shire range of innovative designed hampers and baskets, this high quality hand made basket is produced by highly skilled artisans.

The "Shire" range fair trade and social welfare policy
Like most baskets, these products are produced outside the UK and Europe. We believe quality products are best produced by well paid Men and Women who work in environments that far exceed local regulatory standards of health and safety. Both sexes are paid the same rate for the same job, enjoy higher wages than realistic average local expectations and no child labour is used.

I brought this chest for my new grandson with the prior approval of his parents. It was very well received and will be used as a toy box. It looks lovely, slightly more shiny than I expected from the picture but this will probably wear off. My only reservation is how strong the lid is as I am sure it is inevitable that one day he, as a toddler, will want to scramble on top if it! However I think this a smart asset to his bedroom and good value for money.
Written By: Jan Leavers
(20 January 2010) 4 stars out of 5

I bought this basket as one of grandson's 1st birthday gifts as I thought it would be perfect to store his toys in his bedroom and given its classic design and sturdiness would still be useful as he grows up. This is proving to be the case, it is extremely attractive and well made item and would recommend to all.
Written By: Jane Donaldson
(08 January 2010) 5 stars out of 5

I bought this trunk to use as a toy chest for my 15 month old daughter. It is a great quality hamper which is smart enough to look like a piece of furniture in our living room. It is big enough for my daughter to hold on to and walk round but not too tall that she can't bend in to it to pick out her toys. The only downside is that the lid can fall on little fingers (as with any trunk, I guess) but this is easily solved by wedging a soft toy by the hinges or tying it back to the wall. A lovely, good-quality trunk - highly recommended.
Written By: Michelle Knight
(24 November 2008) 5 stars out of 5

This basket is unsafe for use as a toy box. The leather buckles are held together with rivets. One of these wasn't fitted properly on the basket that was sent to me. Luckily I caught my 8 month old baby picking it up before it got to her mouth.
Written By: Lena Townsen
(21 November 2008) 1 stars out of 5

This basket is great for toy storage. It is an attractive design that looks good in my living room!
Written By: Hayley Croucher
(27 October 2008) 5 stars out of 5