WILLOW - BASKETS
 

There is nothing quite like holding a willow basket in your hands - to feel the heft, to smell the willow and to dream of uses for it. Many of you have asked about my baskets, so I'm trying this page to show some of the my work so that you can see a little of the variety of baskts that I weave.  Prices and inventory vary and I prefer for customers to shop here at my studio. I also have some baskets for sale at my classes. I'm happy to make arrangements for you to visit the farm if you are in the area.

 


willow basketWillow Shopping Basket - SOLD
Price:$155
Top length - 22.75"
Width - 14"
Height to to of handle - 16"

This basket is a great size for taking to the Farmer's Market or for bring produce back from the garden (or for holding magazines by your favorite chair). It is strong and very functional. It's woven using a variety of techniques and has a sturdy woven handle.


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Round Fitched Laundry Basket - SOLD

Price: $175 Base diameter - 10.5"
Top diameter - 19.5"
Side height - 14.75"
Height to top of handles - 17.5"

This open weave is called 'fitching' and is often used on laundry baskets to make them lighter to carry with a load of clothes. It has strong weaves over the base and below the rim.


willow basketWillow Bowl -SOLD
Price:$95

Top diameter - 16"
Height - 6.5"

This basket has some fancy  zig-zag weaves and a more distinct border. I used some colorful willow to make it a bit more interesting. Useful to hold many things.






willow basketLee's Favorite - SOLD
Price:$175

Top diameter - 12"
Bottom diameter - 12"
Side height - 14.5"
Height to top of handle - 20.5"

I just love the shape of this basket. It's a handsome basket that could serve many uses or would look good 'as is' on a porch or by a fireplace. Three sets of randing weave fill the tall sides.



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Colorful Half Bushel Basket - SOLD

Price:$165
Bottom diameter - 11"
Top diameter - 18.25"
Side height - 11"
Height to top of handles - 14"

This is a most colorful and complex basket with a familiar shape. Three types of willow make interesting patterns on the base and up the sides. Beauty and function both.

 

Willowglen Gardens

For more than 25 years Willowglen's gardens were a source of inspiration and beauty to area gardeners. Closing the retail shop in 2010 Lee and Lindy have been able to explore the crafts of willow and boatmaking. They live and craft on their lovely rural property in NE Iowa..

 
WILLOWGLEN NURSERY
3512 Lost Mile Rd • Decorah, Iowa 52101