The Bodj Fat Lip Log Basket is a distinctive handcrafted fireside basket that combines thoughtful contemporary design with traditional craft techniques and sustainable natural materials. Created as part of an ongoing collaboration with Chris Jackson, the Fat Lip rethinks the conventional log basket by replacing the usual fixed handle with an oversized rim that can be comfortably gripped from almost any point, creating a more ergonomic and visually striking solution for storing and carrying logs.
What sets the Fat Lip apart is its innovative oversized rim. Rather than relying on a separate handle, the broad projecting lip becomes the point of grip, making the basket easier and more intuitive to pick up and move. This approach gives the design a much cleaner silhouette while also improving usability. The result is a basket that feels both highly practical and carefully considered, with a form that stands out as more sculptural and contemporary than a traditional fireside holder.
The body of the basket combines a lightweight hand crafted steel frame with woven rattan, creating a strong but refined structure with natural warmth and tactile appeal. The steel frame provides support and a subtle contemporary accent, while the woven rattan softens the overall look and adds the rich handmade texture that makes the basket feel at home beside a fireplace or stove. This blend of materials helps the Fat Lip sit comfortably in both more modern interiors and spaces that lean more natural or craft-led.
Each basket is handmade in Cambodia, with the steel frame produced in Phnom Penh and the rattan weaving completed in Kampong Thom. The use of rattan also supports a wider sustainability story, as its economic value helps protect forest land by encouraging the harvesting of rattan canes instead of timber. This gives the basket added depth beyond its design appeal, making it an attractive choice for customers who value both good design and thoughtful sourcing.
The Fat Lip has also received design recognition, having been a finalist in the Utilita Manifesta ‘Fight Poverty’ design competition and awarded Bronze in New Zealand’s BEST awards. With its combination of ergonomic innovation, handmade character and bold understated styling, it offers a truly distinctive alternative to a conventional log basket.
Key Features
- Designer handcrafted log basket
- Oversized ergonomic rim
- Alternative to traditional handle
- Hand crafted steel frame
- Woven rattan body
- Contemporary sculptural design
- Ideal for carrying logs
- Suitable for fireside storage
- Handmade in Cambodia
- Sustainable natural materials
- Designed by Chris Jackson
- Award-recognised design
Expert Insight
A design like this often stands out because it solves a practical problem in a cleaner way. Replacing the usual handle with an oversized rim not only changes the look of the basket, but can also make it easier to grip and move in everyday use, especially when loaded with logs.
Suitability
The Bodj Fat Lip Log Basket is well suited to fireside storage, wood burning stove settings, living rooms, and interiors wanting a more contemporary handcrafted basket for logs with distinctive design character.
Installation / Technical Notes
The Bodj Fat Lip Log Basket is handmade from hand crafted steel with woven rattan. Approximate dimensions are Height: 51cm, Diameter: 40cm, and Lip Depth: 10.5cm, with an approximate weight of 2.95kg. Due to the handmade nature of the product, sizes and finish may vary slightly.
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