About the service
With twelve years of hands-on practice in traditional willow and rattan basket weaving, I offer a dedicated service for crafting hand-woven wicker storage baskets built to order for homes, offices, and boutique retail displays. Every commission starts with material selection: seasoned buff or brown willow rods and sustainably sourced rattan cane are sorted by thickness and flexibility before a single stake goes into the base, which keeps the finished weave tight and true for decades instead of sagging after one season of use.
My portfolio spans classic English round weave, French randing, and slath-based square-to-round transitions, and I can match a pattern you already own or propose one suited to what the basket will hold — folded linens, firewood, produce, toys, or files. Bases are staked with extra ribs and the rims are double-wrapped and lashed for reinforced strength, so handles won't pull loose under a loaded basket. Sizes are planned as coordinated nesting sets on request, from a small catch-all to a large laundry hamper, all sharing the same weave pattern and proportions for a cohesive look on a shelf.
Every basket receives a natural oil or beeswax finish that deepens the willow's color without sealing it in plastic, keeping the material breathable and repairable for years. Turnaround for a single commissioned basket is typically one to two weeks depending on size and weave complexity; nesting sets take longer, and I'll confirm a firm delivery date before work begins. I document each stage with photos so you can see the base, sides, and rim taking shape, and I welcome revisions to dimensions or handle placement before the final lashing is done.
My portfolio spans classic English round weave, French randing, and slath-based square-to-round transitions, and I can match a pattern you already own or propose one suited to what the basket will hold — folded linens, firewood, produce, toys, or files. Bases are staked with extra ribs and the rims are double-wrapped and lashed for reinforced strength, so handles won't pull loose under a loaded basket. Sizes are planned as coordinated nesting sets on request, from a small catch-all to a large laundry hamper, all sharing the same weave pattern and proportions for a cohesive look on a shelf.
Every basket receives a natural oil or beeswax finish that deepens the willow's color without sealing it in plastic, keeping the material breathable and repairable for years. Turnaround for a single commissioned basket is typically one to two weeks depending on size and weave complexity; nesting sets take longer, and I'll confirm a firm delivery date before work begins. I document each stage with photos so you can see the base, sides, and rim taking shape, and I welcome revisions to dimensions or handle placement before the final lashing is done.
