All basket weavers

Discover British basket weavers making beautiful basketware the traditional way. We have selected makers who combine the best in authentic British craftsmanship with simple and timeless designs that sit well in the most contemporary home. Because not all baskets are the same.

In our book, a one-off piece that has been lovingly crafted in english willow is worth so much more than something mass produced. Baskets that have been crafted the authentic way will give years of pleasure and only get better with age.

And if you feel inclined to try your hand at basket weaving yourself, check out our Creative Courses section to find a workshop near you.

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    Blithfield Willowcrafts

    My name is Eddie Glew and I run Blithfield Willowcrafts, hand crafting from English willow. My base is in the heart of staffordshire overlooking Blithfield Reservoir. The business was started by my father who taught me the traditional techniques I use today. I love to work with many other Master Read more [...]

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    Judith Needham Willow Design

    Judith Needham Willow design offers baskets, playhouses and basketry classes. Judith is a basket maker and creator of extraordinary woven willow playhouses and dens for all ages. She is based in England’s Craft Town – Farnham, Surrey and teaches basket making and willow weaving in Surrey and Hampshire. The Dreaming Read more [...]

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    Jenny Crisp

    Discover Jenny Crisp – handmade baskets and willow weaving courses using rods of willow grown in Jenny’s own willow bed in Herefordshire. Jenny has been a professional basket maker and willow grower for 30 years. She grows the willow, to make the baskets, to sell directly to the public. A Read more [...]

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    Cornish Willow

    Cornish Willow offers workshops as well as traditional willow and green wood products handcrafted in Cornwall using as far as possible locally sourced and home grown materials. Cornish Willow and Treovis Cross Farm are run by Carol Horsington and David Taylor. We make a range of traditional willow products for Read more [...]

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    Lizzie Farey

    Lizzie Farey is an artist and basketmaker whose rural Scottish surroundings inspire her to create beautiful works of art using willow, birch, heather, bog myrtle and many other locally grown woods.     My work I have a fascination with living things and natural form. For me, willow has become Read more [...]