Visit our shop for
the widest selection of English baskets, also willow
for the garden:
• Plant supports
& climbers
• Hurdles &
Trellis
• Willow sculptures
and more.
All made by our craftsmen from our own locally grown
willow.
To view our comprehensive range visit ouronline
shop.
Basketware Examples
Weaving
Terms
There are many styles of willow weaving. These
include:
Randing
Using single strands of willow to weave. Randing is the
strongest weave. Gives a fine look. Hampers, Shallow baskets
& Baskets with sloping sides are usually randed.
Slewing
Using multiple strands of willow to weave. Gives a more
decorative finish than randing. Kitchen drawers, taller
storage boxes, log baskets are usually slewed but also
as slewing gives a more decorative finish.
Fitching
Open work weave with parallel or criss-cross rods. A decorative,
but strong, weave, often used in furniture. Found in many
baskets too.
Wale
A special weave to add strength and shape to a basket.
Found around the base of a basket to set the shape and
thereafter mainly on taller baskets to maintain the shape
and give strength. Often used artistically in contrasting
colour.
Border
The weave around the top of the basket. The border ties
in the weave and gives a strong finish to the basket.
The type of border varies depending on the style and type
of basket.
