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With its rich heritage and long history, it is wonderful to see it enjoying something of a revival and finding it still has a place in our modern world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy journey into basket weaving began with a gift voucher for a “Make a Basket Workshop” – a present from my two daughters, and this was the start of my long love affair with the craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing predominantly home grown willow from our plot in the heart of Rutland, I aim to work in harmony with nature, creating traditional and contemporary baskets and innovative pieces, in a largely sustainable way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy contemporary sculptural lamps, developed whilst studying basketry in Shropshire, use a mix of willow and  innovative materials and techniques to explore the fall of light and shadow, and bring a lovely warmth to any home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor bespoke commissions, please get in touch with me via the Ask a Question button\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"small-oval-basket-with-leather-shoulder-strap-and-lining","title":"Small Oval Basket with Leather Shoulder Strap and Lining","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;\"\u003eWoven using a mix of homegrown willow and with buff willow detail, this attractive, lined shoulder basket can accompany you anywhere, whether on a shopping trip as a stylish handbag or strolling in the countryside with your lunch tucked inside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ArtHouse Willows","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44055251648751,"sku":"AW002","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/9402\/6735\/products\/u1ktaJxwSL.jpg?v=1693318772"},{"product_id":"asymetric-basket","title":"Asymmetric Basket with Natural Wood Handle","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;\"\u003eAn attractive contemporary styled basket woven with a mix of willow varieties, giving interesting colour and texture. Every basket is unique with natural variations occurring in colour and handle styling and each is woven to order.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;\"\u003eThis basket’s unusual design attracts attention and makes a lovely statement piece in any home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailable from March.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ArtHouse Willows","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44055260496111,"sku":"AW003","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/9402\/6735\/products\/f2MYXfeSIf.jpg?v=1693319321"},{"product_id":"traditional-italian-style-panaro-basket-woven-in-willow-and-cane","title":"Traditional Italian Style Panaro Basket woven in Willow and Cane","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;\"\u003eThese beautiful woven baskets can still be spotted in traditional parts of Italy being lowered from balconies of tall apartment buildings, filled with provisions, and raised up again to avoiding using the stairs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;\"\u003eThe basket is woven using traditional techniques and with great respect for this ancient tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ArtHouse Willows","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44055263412463,"sku":"AW001","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/9402\/6735\/products\/WXKpAWpGmc.jpg?v=1693319473"},{"product_id":"small-round-gathering-basket-in-mixed-willow","title":"Small Round Gathering Basket in Mixed Willow","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri Light, sans-serif\" size=\"3\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eWhether using this dainty basket for gathering blackberries, buttercups, or for keeping track of clothes pegs, this charming basket will delight. 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