By: Vaibhavi Mishra 
Picnic baskets are little bundles of joy with all the right ingredients for a fun-filled outing with the loved ones. These customised hampers are often filled with home-cooked meals, beverages, board games, books, cards, or any other item enjoyed together by a group of friends or family basking in nature. Taking into consideration the scientifically backed positive impact of picnics on the psyche, it wouldn't be wrong to think of these baskets as secret keys to fun. Though traditionally these are made of wicker, new designs too have hit the market.
This beautiful picnic basket has been hand-woven by select artisans on traditional lines. It comes with a dual entry split lid that provides a level surface to packed food items and beverages. The removable red and white checkered gingham linen adds to the traditional look of the basket. Carry it around conveniently with its stationary woven handle.
Go for a traditional picnic with this beautiful picnic basket handwoven of willow by select artisans. The attached red and white gingham linen complements its look!
Get all your picnic essentials organized with this fabulous multi-functional willow picnic basket that comes attached with sturdy straps supporting cutlery, ceramic plates, wine glasses, tissues, corkscrew and even salt and pepper shakers. The basket is spacious enough for up to four picnickers and also included a shoulder strap for added comfort while carrying.
Get ready to picnic with this fantastic basket that already includes the essentials you may require while picnicking. What are you waiting for? Get, set, picnic!
Picnic in style with this classy and lightweight basket handcrafted using dry seagrass by select artisans from Manipur. Thanks to its biodegradable nature, the basket is eco-friendly and helps in cutting your carbon footprint. It can be cleaned easily by wiping with a damp cloth, followed by drying under the sun.
This eco-friendly picnic basket has been made from premium quality seagrass and comes with a stylish look!
Give your picnic a modern touch with this multi-coloured picnic basket made from high-quality plastic. A visual treat for the eyes, it comes with woven patterns of plastic, resistant to wear and water. It comes with two handles for easy carrying.
Picnic around with this modern basket made of high-quality plastic woven in colourful patterns.
Have a traditional picnic in your favourite place with this pretty picnic basket hand-woven from high-quality bamboo. It comes with a stationary handle for easy carrying and is quite lightweight. Pack all your essentials and head to that long-awaited picnic today!
This cute basket has been woven from natural bamboo that gives it a traditional look and makes it easy to carry.
Depending on the number of people going for the picnic, select a basket that can accommodate picnic essentials for all of them.
While almost all picnics have food and cutlery in common, some may include blankets, games, books etc. as well. Select a basket of the design that’ll accommodate all the essentials that you plan on taking to your picnic.
Picnic baskets come in all shapes and sizes. Select larger ones with sturdier handles if you are a large group. You can even go for the ones with additional shoulder straps.
Traditional wicker baskets are long-lasting and durable, followed by willow ones which are durable, but softer. The wood chip baskets, on the other hand, can carry more weight and artificial ones are easier to clean.
| Best Picnic Baskets: Pack All The Fun Essentials Right Away! | Price in India |
|---|---|
| Picnic Time Country Picnic Basket with Red/White Gingham Liner | ₹ 8,603 |
| HappyPicnic Willow Picnic Basket Set for 4 Persons, Natural Wicker Picnic Hamper with Tableware Set, Best Choice for Christmas, Birthday | ₹ 23,349 |
| Now & Zen Water Reed/Seagrass Storage Basket Picnic Bag - Dry Grass Natural Cane Lunch Bag with Handle, Water Hyacinth Tote for Fruits & Vegetables - Natural Color (Medium) | ₹ 1,599 |
| Shraddha Collections Durable Multipurpose Reusable Large Picnic Basket | ₹ 1,850 |
| Devan Handicrafts Bamboo Brown Picnic Basket (30.48 cm x 20.32 cm x 35.56 cm, Brown) | ₹ 1,200 |
A multi-media journalist and writer, Vaibhavi views the world as one big piece of poetry. Time and again she tries to capture this poetry through words, as well as, the lens. She loves to explore the depth of human psyche, philosophy, cultures, and oceans! Carrying forward this quest for exploration she reports on various beats ranging from tourism, culture, art, social issues, business, market trends, science and environment to technology. For her, the life mantra can be summarised with the catchphrases, “Hakuna Matata” and “Carpe Diem”.
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