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Katherine Lewis weaving willow garden basket Handcrafted Willow Baskets

by Katherine Lewis

Katherine Lewis is a willow basketmaker in the Skagit Valley of Washington State, USA. She has a small farm where she and her husband Steve Lospalluto grow much of the willow used in her baskets. Katherine's goal is to weave willow baskets that are functional, beautiful, and durable. She has taken courses in willow basket making from accomplished basketmakers from England, Switzerland, France, Scotland, and the US. She traveled to the UK in 2004 and 2006 to study with basketmakers and tour the willow growing areas. In 2006 she also went to the Loire Valley in France to learn more about the willow basketmaking traditions there.

These photos represent a sample of Katherine's work. From the harvest of the basketry willow to the finished baskets, the work is all done by hand. Click on a thumbnail photo to see a larger image of the willow basket. For more information check out the links to other pages on our website below.

 

Red & buff garden basket

Garden basket

Large garden basket

Eddie's magazine basket

Magazine basket with slewed sides

Casserole or potluck baskets

Oval panier a jour (French market basket)

Flower picking basket

Square panier a jour (French market basket)

Oval laundry basket with inset handles

Round laundry or storage basket with roped handles

Square laundry basket

Hamper with lid

Round gathering basket

Large oval log basket

Oval shopper

Red & buff shopper

Large oval shopper

Deep oval shopper

Square tool or lunch basket

Square market basket

Square shopper with slewed sides

Square shopper

Cooling trays or trivets

Skep (frame basket)

Scottish rope coil

Multi colored rope coil

Square tray

Round deep tray

Round shallow tray

Oval tray

Small round fruit basket

Irish potato baskets

Oval picnic basket

Square picnic basket

Bassinette (14 x 29inch mattress fits)

Malia's toy basket

set of 4 baskets for bookcase - commission

Kitchen drawers - commission

Kitchen drawers - commission

Market display baskets - commission

Bread rising baskets - commission

Prices

Each basket is handcrafted by Katherine Lewis and prices will vary somewhat depending on the order.

Generally prices are: round laundry: $100 ; oval laundry: $110 ; oval garden: $100 ; large garden: $110 ; flower picking: $100 ; oval shopper: $100 ; red & buff oval: $100 ; large oval shopper: $125 ; casserole: $100 ; round gathering basket: $85 ; square market: $120 ; oval panier a jour: $150 ; square panier a jour: $165 ;  magazine baskets: $135 ; log baskets: $150 ; hamper with lid: $225 ; picnic baskets: $250 ; bassinette: $250 ; Scottish rope coil: $125 ; skep: $150 ; small round: $45 ; square, oval, round trays: $60-100 ; Irish potato baskets: $65-125 ; trivets: $45-65 ; square drawers: $125-175.

We will ship baskets with the buyer paying the necessary costs of shipping and packaging (and 8% sales tax if you live in Washington). Please inquire for an estimate. You can use the comment form below. It usually takes a few days for us to respond with an estimate. We prefer e-mail but we can also be reached by telephone at 360-428-3076. Please remember that a willow basket will take some time to plan and prepare the materials, but the finished product will last a lifetime.

Customer comments

"I received the baskets today - they are GORGEOUS- love the color, look, everything."

"The baskets are amazing!  The color is even more lovely than I'd expected, darker and richer looking.  I opened them immediately, checked the fit (perfect), and promptly filled them up.  I can't believe what a relief it is to have a previously unusable space become usable.  I wish I'd had these for the last two years we've lived in this house! They arrived in immaculate condition, and I can't thank you enough for taking the time for this order." 

"The basket arrived yesterday safe and sound.  It is really splendid and everyone in the family has been admiring it.  I know we will use it and admire its beauty for years to come."

"Baskets came though in fine shape and are beautiful. We are so happy to be able to give them as gifts. It has been a pleasure working with you."

Your comments are welcome!

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For more information on Katherine's willow baskets, willow basketry or for sales see the links below.


basket sales   willow basket gallery   basketmaking classes

   basketry willow   willow cuttings   basketmaking demos

teachers & friends   links   birds on the farm   home page

Dunbar Gardens / 16586 Dunbar Road / Mount Vernon, WA 98273 USA

©2008 Steve Lospalluto & Katherine Lewis

blame Steve for this website