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Childs Willow Wicker Oval Shopping Basket in 2 colourways – Buff and White. These baskets are made from full buff willow wicker, and are also available with a white painted finish. If you are looking for baskets for your wedding, then look no further, use them for flower petals, confetti cones,and don't forget the little bridesmaids and flowergirls. These childs willow wicker oval shopping baskets are great for play with children. The handle is a lot higher than most small baskets, giving easier access for little hands. Help with fine motor skills, counting and concentration with putting things in the basket and taking them out. As with many of our baskets you don't have to use them for the job we tell you, these baskets could also be used as small fruit baskets, or keep the white one in the bathroom to store cottonwool, bath fizzers. You could even make a small pamper basket for a gift. We stock lots of little baskets similar to these, click here to see the full range. Willow baskets are very versatile. These are much hardier than many other natural materials, and can be used outside as they will survive in all weathers. Usually a stronger weave, they are very sturdy and solid. Grown in fields and by river banks as willow, the branches are stripped of their outer layer and usually treated before weaving. The end product is well suited to carrying weight although the baskets themselves are lightweight. Buff Willow is cropped mainly in November, but sometimes not until December. It is the most popular and is obtained by boiling the willows to release the natural colourant tannin from the bark into the wood. The bark is then stripped from the willow revealing the characteristic golden colour. The white finish is created by the buff willow being spray painted with white paint.Childs Willow Wicker Oval Shopping Basket in 2 colourways – Buff and White. These baskets are made from full buff willow wicker, and are also available with a white painted finish. If you are looking for baskets for your wedding, then look no further, use them for flower petals, confetti cones,and don't forget the little bridesmaids and flowergirls. These childs willow wicker oval shopping baskets are great for play with children. The handle is a lot higher than most small baskets, giving easier access for little hands. Help with fine motor skills, counting and concentration with putting things in the basket and taking them out. As with many of our baskets you don't have to use them for the job we tell you, these baskets could also be used as small fruit baskets, or keep the white one in the bathroom to store cottonwool, bath fizzers. You could even make a small pamper basket for a gift. We stock lots of little baskets similar to these, click here to see the full range. Willow baskets are very versatile. These are much hardier than many other natural materials, and can be used outside as they will survive in all weathers. Usually a stronger weave, they are very sturdy and solid. Grown in fields and by river banks as willow, the branches are stripped of their outer layer and usually treated before weaving. The end product is well suited to carrying weight although the baskets themselves are lightweight. Buff Willow is cropped mainly in November, but sometimes not until December. It is the most popular and is obtained by boiling the willows to release the natural colourant tannin from the bark into the wood. The bark is then stripped from the willow revealing the characteristic golden colour. The white finish is created by the buff willow being spray painted with white paint. Our baskets are ha
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Buff Willow

Childs Willow Wicker Oval Shopping Basket – Buff or White

£6.75 – £7.75
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 Rustic willow Open swing handled wicker basket. The body of this basket is made from rustic green willow, while the rim and handle are in double steamed full buff willow wicker. Such a lovely shape and with a pretty plaited rim there is a multitude of uses for this basket. The basket has swing handles for easy access and is available unlined or with a removable natural or cottage rose lining. Perfect for a baby basket, craft basket or picnic basket. We also stock this basket with a washed finish with either the natural or cottage rose lining. And a larger basket with either the washed finish or an Antique wash finish. And we have a range of matching rustic willow baskets for shopping, picnics and logs.  Willow baskets are very versatile.  These are much hardier than many other natural materials, and can be used outside as they will survive in all weathers.  Usually a stronger weave, they are very sturdy and solid.  Grown in fields and by river banks as willow, the branches are stripped of their outer layer and usually treated before weaving.  The end product is well suited to carrying weight although the baskets themselves are lightweight. Buff Willow is cropped mainly in November, but sometimes not until December. It is the most popular and is obtained by boiling the willows to release the natural colourant tannin from  the bark into the wood. The bark is then stripped from the willow revealing the characteristic golden colour. The wicker is steamed twice to gain the darker chestnut colour. The name green willow comes from the willow being used in its natural state, having gone through no treatment process, not necessarily the colour. Rustic willow Open swing handled wicker basket. The body of this basket is made from rustic green willow, while the rim and handle are in double steamed full buff willow wicker. Such a lovely shape and with a pretty plaited rim there is a multitude of uses for this basket. The basket has swing handles for easy access and is available unlined or with a removable natural or cottage rose lining. Perfect for a baby basket, craft basket or picnic basket. We also stock this basket with a washed finish with either the natural or cottage rose lining. And a larger basket with either the washed finish or an Antique wash finish. And we have a range of matching rustic willow baskets for shopping, picnics and logs.  Willow baskets are very versatile.  These are much hardier than many other natural materials, and can be used outside as they will survive in all weathers.  Usually a stronger weave, they are very sturdy and solid.  Grown in fields and by river banks as willow, the branches are stripped of their outer layer and usually treated before weaving.  The end product is well suited to carrying weight although the baskets themselves are lightweight. Buff Willow is cropped mainly in November, but sometimes not until December. It is the most popular and is obtained by boiling the willows to release the natural colourant tannin from  the bark into the wood. The bark is then stripped from the willow revealing the characteristic golden colour. The wicker is steamed twice to gain the darker chestnut colour. The name green willow comes from the willow being used in its natural state, having gone through no treatment process, not necessarily the colour.
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Double Steamed Willow

Rustic Willow Open Swing Handled Wicker Basket

£16.95 £12.00
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Beautiful full buff willow wicker open Swing Handled Antique Wash Wicker Basket. The basket has swing handles for easy access and removable natural cotton lining. This basket is also available in a Buff finish and and a smaller matching antique wash basket. Perfect for a baby basket, craft basket or picnic basket. We also have the same basket and a smaller basket in buff willow wicker with a washed finish. So if you like the style but prefer a different colour we have both options available.Beautiful full buff willow wicker open Swing Handled Antique Wash Wicker Basket. The basket has swing handles for easy access and removable natural cotton lining. This basket is also available in a Buff finish and and a smaller matching antique wash basket. Perfect for a baby basket, craft basket or picnic basket. We also have the same basket and a smaller basket in buff willow wicker with a washed finish. So if you like the style but prefer a different colour we have both options available.
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Antique Wash Willow

Swing Handled Wicker Basket – Antique Finish

£12.95 £9.95