Cabas Cotswolds Basket vs With Love Basket
By Bamford | Sustainable Body Care, Skincare, Clothing and Home | Published: 2026-10-19
Category: Comparisons
Two handwoven reed baskets from Bamford, compared on lettering, price and everyday practicality. Choose the Cabas Bamford for quiet utility or the With Love for a message-led gift.
Quick answer
Choose the Cabas Bamford Cotswolds Basket if you want the more structured, quietly branded everyday basket. Choose the Cabas With Love Cotswolds Basket if the woven 'With Love' lettering matters to you and you prefer the lower price.
What actually separates the two baskets
Both are handcrafted in Tunisia from natural reeds using traditional weaving techniques, and both share the same practical finish: leather handles and a cotton lining with an adjustable toggle closure. The real split is the front lettering. The Cabas With Love Cotswolds Basket spells 'With Love' on the front and 'Cotswolds' on the reverse, while the Cabas Bamford Cotswolds Basket carries the Bamford name instead.
The trade-off between message and price
The With Love lettering is the more expressive choice, and it is also the lower-priced of the two at the listed catalog price. The Cabas Bamford is the plainer, more structured option and costs more. Neither basket is described with a closure beyond the toggle, so if you need a fully sealed bag for travel, neither is the right pick. The toggle keeps contents secure in normal use, not in a tipped-over car boot.
Choose by priority
- If lettering is the point: Pick the Cabas With Love Cotswolds Basket: it is the only one of the two with 'With Love' woven on the front.
- If price leads: The Cabas With Love Cotswolds Basket sits at the lower listed price, so it is the budget-friendlier of the pair.
- If shape and structure lead: Pick the Cabas Bamford Cotswolds Basket: its structured shape is the main functional difference between the two.
- If you need a sealed bag: Neither basket is described with a full closure, so look elsewhere for travel or checked luggage.
Product facts
- Cabas With Love Cotswolds Basket: Handwoven in Tunisia from natural reeds, with leather handles and a cotton lining with an adjustable toggle closure. The toggle lining keeps everyday contents tidy, while the reed weave gives the basket a lighter, more casual feel.
Cabas With Love Cotswolds Basket - Cabas Bamford Cotswolds Basket: Handcrafted in Tunisia using traditional weaving techniques and natural reeds, with a structured shape, leather handles and a cotton lining with an adjustable toggle. The structured shape holds its form better when the basket is set down, which suits daily errands and repeated use.
Cabas Bamford Cotswolds Basket
Which basket suits you
Best for
- Shoppers who want a wicker basket with a visible 'With Love' message
- Gift buyers who want a lower-priced handwoven basket
- Everyday errands where a structured shape holds its form
- Picnic basket use where the toggle lining keeps items tidy
Not for
- Anyone who needs a fully sealed bag for travel
- Shoppers who prefer no visible branding on the front
