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Eco-DIY: turn an old magazine into a cool coiled paper basket

When you’ve finished reading your favourite magazines, perhaps you put them into your paper recycling, or maybe they just stack up somewhere collecting dust? Here’s a terrific idea from esprit cabane to turn old magazines into a beautiful, functional and environmentally sound item. Full instructions on how to make your very own stylish coiled paper basket here.

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coiled paper basket [esprit cabane]

If you don’t have time to make a beautiful basket like this, here are some lovely baskets handcrafted in Nepal by artisans in the remote mountain villages of Lapa, Tipling and Shertung. They are made using discarded plastic wrappers:

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