These boxes are stylish as desk organiser and sturdy for storing your scarves, hats or any bits and bobs. And although they are a gift in themselves, these boxes are great as gift boxes too....

The varied natural shade and texture of the banana stem fibre ensures that each box is distinctive. As these boxes are made in small batches, the handmade paper on the inside of the box will vary with each box. Upcycled cardboard is used as a base for the boxes. Waste packaging cartons, paper and small fabric bits are made into a pulp and then pressed into a mould to create rough thick cardboards.

Banana fibre is a waste product of banana cultivation and, right now, is tremendously underutilised. The farmers, after harvesting the fruit, sell the banana stem to the local tribal women who process it as dried banana sheaths and sell to the NGO. Individuals with disabilities and marginalised women at the NGO value add to the banana sheaths and handcraft the boxes.

This supply chain generates additional income for everyone involved while also reducing the waste of natural resources.

Delivery

*Applies to UK Mainland only. Please note for remote postcodes, it might be best to order a bit earlier.

We offer free standard delivery on all orders to UK mainland postcodes (exceptions apply). We usually ship with either Evri or DPD. Occasionally we may use Royal mail too. Please refer to the below table for delivery time, charges for UK remote areas, upgrades and International delivery.

Please note that due to General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR) effective from 13th December 2024, we have paused sales to EU and Northern Ireland. This is on a temporary basis until we have found a suitable solution. We apologise for the inconvenience.

*Orders must be placed by 6am Monday to Thursday.

**Channel Islands and remote postcodes include postcodes HS (Outer Hebrides), IM (Isle of Man), ZE (Shetland Islands), IV (Inverness) and KW (Kirkwall). We do not deliver to BFPO addresses.

***Listed prices do not include Import taxes & Delivery cost. For information about delivery charges and import taxes for destination country please contact us here.

Returns

Your satisfaction is everything to us. Although we aim to get it the right first time, on occasions we may fall short. For your peace of mind, we offer 28 days of returns. Please notify us here or by writing to us at contactus@anav.co.uk within 14 days of delivery and return the item/items within 28 days of receipt. 

Unfortunately, we do not accept returns on party used gift cards. Additionally, as specified in the product details, we do not accept returns or exchanges on the following 'Sale' items (if received in condition as described under product details):

• Products sold under collection 'Samples' 
• Products sold under collection 'Perfectly Imperfects'

If your return request is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted. Please obtain proof of postage when returning an item. 

Products returned must be in a resalable condition which means they should be unused, in their original packaging with any labels attached. We will cover the return postage cost if items are faulty or if we have sent incorrect items to you, however, if you are returning for other reasons, you will be responsible for the cost of returning products. Also in the latter case, if you chose chargeable delivery service at the time of ordering, the cost of this will be deducted from your refund amount.

We will issue a refund to your original payment method on the receipt of return.

You can always contact us for any return questions at contactus@anav.co.uk.