Basket shaping & care guide
get your basket looking its best
Avoid overloading with heavy items to ensure a longer life-span.
![bolga basket icon](https://bashiri.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bashiri-basket-icon-1.jpg)
You can gently clean your basket using a soft brush or cloth.
![bolga basket icon](https://bashiri.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bashiri-basket-icon-1.jpg)
Keep your basket dry and avoid excess moisture
![bolga basket icon](https://bashiri.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bashiri-basket-icon-1.jpg)
Loose grass can be easily tucked back in or trimmed off
![bolga basket icon](https://bashiri.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bashiri-basket-icon-1.jpg)
Colour may fade over time in sustained direct sunlight.
![bolga basket icon](https://bashiri.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bashiri-basket-icon-1.jpg)
Buff your leather handles with clear boot polish or leather conditioner
![bolga basket icon](https://bashiri.com.au/wp-content/uploads/bashiri-basket-icon-1.jpg)
Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners, as these can damage the fibers or dyes used in the basket.
For stubborn stains, you can try spot cleaning with a mild soap solution and then patting dry with a clean cloth.
shaping your basket
If you want to reshape your basket, or if you are a wholesaler who receives flat packed baskets, here is our basket shaping guide.
It only takes a little water to get them shaped to your preference and looking great.
1. Submerge in water for 1 minute, soaking to make it malleable.
2. Reshape with your hands to your preference.
Tip: Aim for symmetry
3. Leave to dry.