The Details
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The perfect fit for a cottage, a small flat or a toddler's room. This size sits well in small interiors: large enough to hold lots, but it won't take over, while quietly drawing you in. I've designed many over the years, some with matching kindling and fuel baskets. You can see more in my gallery.
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Clean it with the soft brush of the hoover if dusty. If muddy, give it a shower, brushing gently while you rinse, then dry it outside in the wind in a shady spot so it's dry within a few hours. Its sheen will come back and it will look as good as new.
Made with a Respect for the Material
Give every basketmaker the same project and they'll each finish a very different basket. I like to work very neatly, but I also like things to be natural. If a willow rod isn't quite what you'd expect, and it doesn't affect the integrity of the rod, I make a feature of it.
The connection between the material, me as the maker, and you as the person who will love and use it for many years is one of the main reasons I'm a full-time basketmaker.

