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Willow Block Basket II
Hilary Burns
£160
Willow Block Basket II, handwoven by master basket-weaver Hilary Burns using Devon willow.
Part of a family designed by master basket weaver Hilary Burns, this rounded basket is part of a series of woven storage vessels with rounded edges and varied textures.
Part of a family designed by master basket weaver Hilary Burns, this rounded basket is part of a series of woven storage vessels with rounded edges and varied textures.
Material: Devon willow body
Dimensions: Approx Height: 22 cm Width: 27 cm Depth: 27cm
Care Instructions: Wipe with cloth
Dimensions: Approx Height: 22 cm Width: 27 cm Depth: 27cm
Care Instructions: Wipe with cloth
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Process
Willow harvesting takes place from January to April. After bundling, the willow stands in the elements draining sap. It is then soaked one day per foot and wrapped until it ‘mellows’. Using simple tools, Hilary transforms these willow stalks into unique basket forms.
Hilary Burns is a Devon based basketmaker who grows, harvests, soaks and bends her own willow to create functional pieces and decorative baskets. Weaving has been a constant in her life, originally she trained as a fabric weaver before taking up the craft of basketry thirty years ago. In 1985, she planted several willow beds to grow her own sustainable materials – hazel, oak and ash. Her work is based on traditional techniques applied in a contemporary way to achieve a robust and natural look.
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