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Willow Cuttings
For the winter months, I sell willow cuttings—slips of doormat willow that can be used for planting your own basketry willow garden. For more information and to order click here
Hand-Made Excellence
All baskets are woven with heritage varieties of willow grown organically in West Limerick and West Cork; harvested by hand with a traditional hook in the dormancy of winter; and then sorted, bundled, cured, and prepared with loving hands to make the baskets you see here. Each of these baskets are woven to last; and, if taken care of well, may be enjoyed for generations. Click here to learn more about our sally garden and what makes our work unique.
Cauldron Basket
This basket design has evolved over many years of experimentations and the result is something I dearly adore. The ‘zig-zag’ weave is best woven with twos colours as you can see in the photos, although a solid colouring is still an option.The smaller sizes (same as Rounded Wee Shopper) start at E125-150 for larger sizes.
Small: 23cm at widest point and 38cm high inclusive of handle
Large: 28cm at widest point and 45cm high inclusive of handle
Lidded WashingBasket
These baskets are some of my specialty shapes, designed with sweet femininity in mind and made to have a perfectly fitted lid. These baskets are an inspiration from my teacher Alison Fitzgerald. The base and lid have my signature cross design on them. E185-325 depending on size.
Small: 45cm tall and 39cm at widest point
Medium: 53cm tall and 42cm at widest point
Large: 60cm at tallest point, 45cm at widest point
Round Frame Basket
These baskets are gorgeous centre pieces on tables holding fruit, veg, or other delights of the hearth. This style of traditional frame basket (similar to Scottish Trug and Ulster Potato Basket) is a bit fiddly and yet a great labour of love. Please specify colour preferences—these are beautiful both plain and speckled. If you want to order one of each size, they are designed fit perfectly in each other!
Small: 25cm wide and 10 cm tall E80
Large: 33cm and 14 cm tall E95
Wee Rounded Shopper
This is a very sweet little basket, woven with a slight curve and contrasting colours in the weave. €105
Roughly 23cm at widest point and 38cm high inclusive of handle.
Oval Shopper
There are many styles and variations of this basket. They make fantastic all-around baskets—perfect for calling into the shops, market, garden harvests and for going for a picnic. The oval shape fits nicely in tight places. These can be made with splashes of colour or one solid colour, and each basket has a signature wrapped base. When commissioning this style for yourself or a loved one, please choose the style that you prefer most and I will base your commission off that—noting that each basket is completely unique. €140-185 depending on size & intricacy.
Roughly (depending on style) 28cm wide at centre, 51cm long at border, and 44cm high inclusive of handle
Curvy Oval Shopper
These baskets are some of my favourites! A bit fiddly to make, but so beautiful, strong, and spacious in their ways. When ordering please specify colour preferences, and if you would prefer plain or more colourful. €185
Roughly 37cm at widest point, 41 cm at longest point, and 42-45 cm high inclusive of handle
St Brighid’s Basket
The rods of this basket are joined with a Cros Bríde that creates a lovely warmth. These can be woven with a more ‘shapely’ bottom or a flat bottom. The body of these baskets are woven with a solid colour and generally a contrasting colour to bring out the Cros Bríde. Please specify colour preferences when ordering. €135
Roughly 32cm wide, 40cm long and 34cm tall inclusive of handle
Ulster Potato Basket
This is a traditional Ulster Potato Basket, taught to me by my teacher Alison Fitzgerald in Co. Amargh. There is a great labour of love in these frame baskets, and the results are resilient and time-tested vessels of beauty. I love these baskets for washing and garden work. €225
Round Harvest Tray
I find this a difficult basket to name! To me, this basket is more than words can describe and its techniques have taken me much practice (possibly years) to master! It speaks simple, and yet profound elegance. This basket is inspired by my teacher Alison Fitzgerald in Co. Armagh. Any colour combination can be accommodated. €95
33cm wide and 5 cm high.
5-Pointed Stars
These lovely stars make gorgeous Christmas decorations or centre pieces for pillar candles. These can be woven plain or in alternating colours. €25 per star
standard 10cm wide and long, can be made smaller or bigger with price changing accordingly
Harvest Oval Shopper
This basket is a marriage between a flower basket and a standard oval shopper—a fantastic general use basket that is beautiful as well as functional. €140
28cm wide, 45cm long at border, and 44cm high inclusive of handle
Scottish Trug Baskets
These baskets are resilient and timeless pieces of functional art. A labour of love, these baskets begin three weeks before the weaving in the shaping/curing the frame. These are beautiful in solid colour as well playful stripes. These baskets were graciously passed to me by master craftswoman Alison Fitzgerald in Co. Armagh. Please note that the height does not include the handle!
Children Trug (can also be used as egg basket): 30cm long, 24cm wide, 10cm tall: €75
Small: 38cm long by 26cm wide, 8-12 cm high €90-100
Medium: 40cm long by 30cm wide, 10-14cm high €110-120 (depending on depth)
Large: 47cm long by 34 cm wide, 12-16 cm high €125-140(depending on depth)
Hen Basket
These are lovely feminine shapes that make beautiful pieces in the home for fruit & veg and fantastic for harvest trips to the garden. They can have a more ‘shapely’ bottom or be more flat. These are always made with a splash of colour! The first image is of a medium size :) Please note measurements are approximate!
Small: 36cm at longest point , 20cm high E85
Medium: 41cm at longest point, 25cm high E100
Traditional Skib Basket
The smaller versions of these baskets are traditional Irish baskets, that have been used for generations to serve a family portion of spuds. The larger baskets make beautiful warm wall hangings to bring in cozy memory of tradition. E60 -250 depending on size.
Flower Basket
These baskets are a favourite of gardeners, flower growers, foragers and frolickers. Generally love to make these with 2-3 different colours for contrast, please specify at time of ordering if you have any preferences! E95
48cm long, 34 cm wide, 18 cm tall (not inclusive of handle)
Hanging Utensil Baskets
These baskets are perfect for holding utensils in the kitchen, lining hallways by holding decorative dried flowers, even holding pencils & pens for the office. These can be made with colour blocks or more of a blending of colour—the examples of this can be seen in both baskets in the far left and right. Small E35 (suitable for garlic presses, cultery, etc), Large E45 (suitable for spatulas, stirring spoons, etc)
Willow Platters
These baskets are made in the Catalan tradition, they make beautiful platters to hold fresh bread, fruit and veg in the kitchen.. They are an attractive addition to any table and are easily stack-able for storage. E35 each
Willow Cuttings
These are available only in January & February, over 10 different varieties to choose from. Minimum purchase of 30 euros.