A SEASHELL LIKE LAUNDRY BAG

by Vicky David

(Before and After)

A displayed item that is now in my possession!

We are given a guarantee by most shop managers that their products will be durable enough to last for years and are fit for their purpose. This is relevant for most items but the guarantee of durability is not applicable to all things. All goods have their lifespans which can be seen after a few uses; changes will occur and then gradually wear-and- tear develops.

One of our household items which didn’t last long was a laundry bag with stand. Its steel galvanized rack and the polypropylene plastic foot are still in good condition even now. But weeks ago the polyethylene plastic wash bag just gave up. As we didn’t have a spare replacement to use when it happened, I tried my best to repair the lacerated fabric around the edges and luckily I managed to restore its original shape.

Deep Mahogany

Now, our newly purchased laundry bag is so much more superior and has a lovely contour. Even though it was from a second hand shop, this seashell like laundry bag has an exquisite appearance. I bet, even you will approve too?

It is a basket made of straw which has been woven by hand, creating a light weight laundry container with strong grips on each side. These makes it easy to lift-up and move, from one place to another. And also, it has a well-fitting lid which covers and secures the contents of the basket. It also has a grip that helps give the lid a tight fit.

Despite the fact that we already have the hand woven laundry basket, we are still using temporarily our old one. I am still waiting for a bottle of varnish to arrive which will help me to restore its faded beauty.