TAKING CARE OF YOUR PRODUCTS

WOVEN BASKETS & BAGS

Our baskets are made of a strong and flexible material called straw (or elephant grass) which will allow you to use it as much as you want and will cover all your needs. Although, cause it’s natural nature we strongly recommend to avoid humidity, direct sunlight and dust.

Take note that because of the use of the natural dyes or plant-based dyes process it can happen that with time the colours of it become less bright & saturated.

Also, the baskets that come with a removable cloth on the handle are for a resistance reason. Although we also like the basket by itself without any other material than its own, we advise using the cloth if the basket it’s gonna be used regularly to keep the handle strength and avoid scratches between them.

* BASKET ORDERS NOTE: In an effort to keep shipping costs more affordable, we ship our baskets flattened. This does not hurt the baskets in any way as they are very durable and flexible. Along with your package, you will find a document titled ‘How to wet your basket.’ This will provide you step by step instructions to easily reshape your basket in minutes. Watch video here.

CLEANING:

We advise using a normal brush to clean your basket and if desired to rewet it to shape it.

JEWELRY

We highly recommend avoiding direct contact with lotion, alcohol and cosmetics.

Please do not wear your jewelry while sleeping or doing sport. Remember to avoid exposing your jewelry to water, salt, sun, chlorine and other chemicals.

Store your jewelry in a dry room inside a cloth bag or its original box when not wearing it. This way you will avoid scratches and blows.

  • 24K Plated Brass and Copper

The gold combinations are plated with a thick layer of 24K gold - but kindly note that with time the plating can be worn off and tarnish. This is a normal and natural process and there is not reason to claim.

CLEANING

Gently polish with a soft cloth. Don’t use any cleaning product as it can damage the plating.

  • Brass

It will tarnish to a darker color with time as is its natural process of life.

CLEANING

Gently polish with a soft cloth or with special brass cleaning products to bring back to the bright and soft colour.

Regular maintenance of your jewelry will ensure it sparkles and remains beautiful for a long time.

TEXTILES & FABRICS

All our linings, handles and any kind of fabric on our pieces are made by cotton or linen fabric over-stock o curtains found on local markets. We recommend washing it by hand or with dedicated mode 30ºC on the washing machine.

For more information about the care of our products please contact us: info@aketekete.com