See the work of over 60 of Britain’s most skilled basket makers to discover the he beauty and diversity of British basketry.
Step into the gallery and be immersed in the scent of willow, straw and hazel and surrounded by exhibits of all shapes and sizes.
From coracle boats to intricately woven straw crowns to palm-sized coasters – you may be surprised to discover just how expansive the world of basketry is.
There is an extraordinary legacy of basketmaking across Britain. They have been made and used for centuries, to carry, store, transport and to trap and the craftspeople of today are continuing this tradition.
Many traditional British basketry skills are now considered critically endangered by Heritage Crafts, and this new generation of craftspeople are dedicated to keeping them alive and relevant.
Although steeped in history, the objects on display are contemporary and functional, made to be used, enjoyed and admired every day – with many of the exhibited works for sale.
The Basketry: Rescuing, Reviving, Retaining exhibition forms part of the continued work of the Basketmakers’ Association’s Traditional Basketry Project supported by the The Worshipful Company of Basketmakers and delivered in partnership with Heritage Crafts. The touring exhibition was first shown by and is organised by Ruthin Craft Centre. The exhibition was curated by Gregory Parsons with the Traditional Basketry Project and Heritage Crafts.
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