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- Established in Cornwall, Lin Lovekin is a traditional master basketmaker dedicating her personal practice to premium handcrafted willow basketry and interactive weaving workshops. Operating from her west country smallholding, the experienced weaver utilises sustainable, homegrown willow and traditional stake-and-strand assembly methods to construct functional log baskets, contemporary backpacks, and sculptural lighting installations. These organic, deeply textured vessels showcase ancient hand-twining skills and natural bark gradients shaped beautifully for heritage craft enthusiasts who value slow, authentic workmanship.
Willow Baskets and Lampshades – handmade in Cornwall
I use willow grown and harvested from my own withy beds, as well as Somerset willow to make a wide range of high quality baskets to order and on spec, for a variety of traditional and contemporary purposes.
I make everyday items such as backpacks, log and linen baskets, bike baskets, large and small shoppers and have also enjoyed the challenge of some more unusual projects such as a balloon basket for an arts project, willow woven headboards for an eco development, beautiful large lampshades for a number of restaurants and cafes (see above), and even a Tudor dress for the National Trust.
Lin Lovekin workshops
I run basketry workshops for beginners, improvers and intermediate basketmakers all year and over the summer months move into the Woodland Workshop to teach courses. I also work in schools creating living willow structures and weaving projects for children.
My first withy bed was planted in 1999 when we moved to Cornwall and now extends over a significant area. I grow many varieties with different qualities and colours which I use in my work alongside willow from Somerset. I harvest by hand over the winter months.
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