Willow Baskets and Lampshades - handmade in Cornwall

Woven lampshade lit up at night

Hello and welcome to my website.

I use willow grown and harvested from my own withy beds, as well as Somerset willow to make a wide range of high quality baskets to order and on spec, for a variety of traditional and contemporary purposes.

I make everyday items such as backpacks, log and linen baskets, bike baskets, large and small shoppers and have also enjoyed the challenge of some more unusual projects such as a balloon basket for an arts project, willow woven headboards for an eco development, beautiful large lampshades for a number of restaurants and cafes (see above), and even a Tudor dress for the National Trust.

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Leather handled basket

I run basketry workshops for beginners, improvers and intermediate basketmakers all year and over the summer months move into the Woodland Workshop to teach courses. I also work in schools creating living willow structures and weaving projects for children.

Lampshades designed for Ladram Bay Restaurant

I make a large variety of baskets including these beautiful asymmetric spiral baskets pictured above and leather handled shoulder and hand baskets.

Leather handled shoulder basket

Huge willow lampshades for Longleat safari Park

© Lin Lovekin 2010 -24