The Basket Room has collaborated with British Designer, Hannah Harrison for a second season on a capsule collection of handwoven basket bags for Spring/Summer ’23.
![The Basket Room's New Summer Bag Collection for Spring/Summer '23 - Watermelon Escape](https://www.fashiontrendsetter.com/v2/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/The-Basket-Room-Watermelon-Escape-Collection-1024x512.jpg)
The collection named Watermelon Escape pays homage to the groovy 1960s with floral embroidery, psychedelic colors, tie-dye, and checks.
![The Basket Room's New Summer Bag Collection for Spring/Summer '23 - Watermelon Escape](https://www.fashiontrendsetter.com/v2/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/The-Basket-Room-Watermelon-Escape-683x1024.jpg)
Co-founder Holly McMullen who worked with Hannah on the original concept said, “I had an idea of a woven bum bag and wanted to create a design that was stylish but would also appeal to festival goers. Hannah took my original ideas and created what can only be described as a joyful explosion of color and pattern.”
![The Basket Room - Watermelon Escape Collection, Takiti Maji Tote Bag](https://www.fashiontrendsetter.com/v2/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/The-Basket-Room-TAKITI-MAJI-TOTE-BAG-819x1024.jpg)
Each bag has been handmade by a collective of skilled craftspeople in Kenya. From rural female basket weavers to one embroidery artist and a small team of leather workers in Nairobi, the bags pass through each of these hands before being quality controlled and sent to The Basket Room HQ in Oxfordshire. A sustainable and transparent supply chain is what sets these basket bags apart from others seen in the fashion industry.
![The Basket Room - Watermelon Escape Collection, Tikitii Clutch Bag](https://www.fashiontrendsetter.com/v2/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/The-Basket-Room-TIKITII-CLUTCH-BAG-819x1024.jpg)
The collection consists of sisal totes, bucket bags, bum bags, and a watermelon clutch. Featuring hand-stitched leopard prints and watermelon pips, fringing, pinstripes, and tie-dye.
![The Basket Room - Watermelon Escape Collection, Tuni Tote Bag](https://www.fashiontrendsetter.com/v2/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/The-Basket-Room-TUNI-TOTE-BAG-819x1024.jpg)
![The Basket Room - Watermelon Escape Collection, Mshipi Belt Bag](https://www.fashiontrendsetter.com/v2/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/The-Basket-Room-MSHIPI-BELT-BAG-819x1024.jpg)
![The Basket Room - Watermelon Escape Collection, Mkanda Belt Bag](https://www.fashiontrendsetter.com/v2/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/The-Basket-Room-MKANDA-BELT-BAG-819x1024.jpg)
![The Basket Room - Watermelon Escape Collection, Mistari Fringed Bag](https://www.fashiontrendsetter.com/v2/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/The-Basket-Room-MISTARI-FRINGED-BAG-819x1024.jpg)
![The Basket Room - Watermelon Escape Collection, Kiuno Belt Bag](https://www.fashiontrendsetter.com/v2/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/The-Basket-Room-KIUNO-BELT-BAG-819x1024.jpg)
![The Basket Room - Watermelon Escape Collection, Kasuku Bucket Bag](https://www.fashiontrendsetter.com/v2/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/The-Basket-Room-KASUKU-BUCKET-BAG-59-819x1024.jpg)
The Basket Room
www.thebasketroom.com
The Basket Room creates beautiful collections of handwoven, decorative storage baskets for the home. Woven with stunning colors & unique patterns, we work with small craft collectives in Africa to bring you ethical, stylish accessories with a story.
All images courtesy of The Basket Room.
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