Willow Baskets and Lampshades - handmade in Cornwall

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.

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.

Leather handled basket

Leather handled shoulder basket

Woven lampshade lit up at night

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

Huge willow lampshades for Longleat safari Park

Lampshades designed for Ladram Bay Restaurant

© Lin Lovekin 2010 -20