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Creating these baskets begins with a clear design and progresses through a series of challenging and yet rewarding steps.

Bas (the part of the willow bark that makes contact with the wood) has a similar appearance to leather. When freshly peeled, the bark is white, but it darkens to various shades of brown depending on the species of willow.

Unlike its modern day variety, heritage wheat straw ('Maris Widgeon') has no pith, enabling its manipulation.