As a design writer, I always have one eye on the latest design currents, musings, and pulses. And though an old favorite, there's one design detail I'm seeing everywhere right now: yes, basketweaves are circling the design sphere in droves as of late. It's nostalgic, nuanced, and not to be mistaken for something that's done or outdated. But how do we make basketweave look fresh in 2026?
"Design right now is craving a dialogue between tradition and modernity," explains interior designer Anu Jain, founder of Atelier Oleana. "The basketweave is an iconic motif — it speaks to heritage, but when reimagined in something like stone, tile, or leather, it feels daring, sculptural, and very now."
