Custom baskets. Inspired by you.Handwoven baskets, made for you.

Your idea.
I’ll weave it.

You and I choose the size, shape, weave and colours together. Then I weave your basket.Natural willow, made to suit you.

Natural willow. Handwoven. Yours.

Handwoven basket on wooden steps beside green plants
One of my earlier pieces. Let’s imagine yours.An earlier piece to inspire yours.

Four collections. Plenty of possibilities.

What’s your basket for?

Browse my past work. Pick an idea you love, and I’ll help you make it your own.Find inspiration in my past work.

Made around you.

Made to fit.
Made for you.

A narrow shelf, a taller handle, a favourite colour? Tell me what matters to you, and we’ll work out the details together.

Size
Made to fit your space.
Shape
Round, oval, tall or shallow.
Weave
Subtle details or bold patterns.
Colours
To suit you and your home.

From idea to finished basket

How I make your basket.It starts with an idea.

  1. Share your idea

    How will you use it, and where will it go? Tell me what you have in mind. An idea is enough.An idea or a question is enough.

  2. Plan it togetherPlan it together

    You and I agree on the size, shape, weave, colours and when it will be ready.We agree on the details together.

  3. I weave it by hand

    I bring the design to life, weaving your basket by hand from natural willow.Your idea becomes a basket.

Weaving by hand in the Silesa workshop

Inside my workshop

Traditional skills.
Your ideas.
Made by hand. For you.

At Silesa, I weave natural willow using traditional techniques. You bring the idea; I bring the skill and care to make it.Traditional skills, natural willow, your idea.

Meet the maker

The next basket could be yours.

What would yours be like?

Tell me what it’s for and what you have in mind. We’ll work out the details together.No clear plan yet? I’ll help you work it out.

Share your idea

Before we begin

Good to know.

Can you make something different?

Yes. The photos show pieces I’ve made. Bring your own idea and we’ll work out the size, shape and weave together.

Can I get in touch with just an idea?

Of course. Tell me how you’d use it and what you like. We’ll work out the details together.

What should I tell you?

Tell me what it’s for and roughly how big it should be. If a piece caught your eye, include its name. Share your idea →

When will it be ready?

We’ll agree on timing before I start weaving. If it’s a gift or you need it by a certain date, let me know.