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About us

Most of my baskets bring together the rural crafts of basket making and straw plaiting. The brilliance of the straw stands out against the darkness of the interwoven willow bark.

For me, a basket is more than just a functional object. It tells a story of the plants used and the lives of the people who mastered these techniques in pre-modern times. Did you know that straw plaiting was a technique popularized by Hertfordshire artisans during the Victorian era for the straw hat industry?

Playing With Colour

Willow bark is sourced from Essex and Central Bedfordshire at a key time of the year when the sap starts to rise. So during periods of unavailability, I love to experiment with colour on cold pressed watercolour paper.

Join me! Create it.

Frame it.

Feature it.

Box it.

Nature Inspired

Explore our unique basketry designs inspired by nature's beauty.

Close-up of an intricate woven pattern made from natural materials, possibly bamboo or rattan, featuring a radial design with overlapping strips.
Close-up of an intricate woven pattern made from natural materials, possibly bamboo or rattan, featuring a radial design with overlapping strips.
Contemporary Basketry

Crafted with natural materials and artistic vision.

Several woven objects are displayed on a surface with a blue and white checkered cloth. There are two tall, intricately patterned bottles, a small brown woven handbag with a round handle, and a spherical basket with a coiled white design in the foreground. Additionally, two conical-shaped lids or baskets are partly wrapped in plastic. The background features dense, lush bamboo foliage.
Several woven objects are displayed on a surface with a blue and white checkered cloth. There are two tall, intricately patterned bottles, a small brown woven handbag with a round handle, and a spherical basket with a coiled white design in the foreground. Additionally, two conical-shaped lids or baskets are partly wrapped in plastic. The background features dense, lush bamboo foliage.
Artistic Creations

Handmade pieces reflecting the colors and shapes of nature.

A woven basket sits on top of a wooden surface, next to a stack of wooden logs. The texture of the basket is detailed, and the scene appears rustic and natural.
A woven basket sits on top of a wooden surface, next to a stack of wooden logs. The texture of the basket is detailed, and the scene appears rustic and natural.
A close-up view of a woven basket featuring a black and green spiral pattern. Other baskets with similar circular designs in different colors are partially visible in the background.
A close-up view of a woven basket featuring a black and green spiral pattern. Other baskets with similar circular designs in different colors are partially visible in the background.
Sustainable Crafting

Utilizing plant materials sourced from the countryside sustainably.

Unique Designs

Small forms of basketry that celebrate nature's diversity.

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