Hazel is a species of deciduous shrub in the birch group family Hazelaceae. Its nuts are better known as “hazelnuts”.
The material is easy to split lengthwise and twist, and is also strong but lightweight, making it a good material for Basket weaving.
A Lithuanian person saw this hazel basket and said it was a “very Lithuanian basket,” so we are sure that this material is familiar to them as a harvest basket.
These are also made by sisters Ila and Ana, who also make “pine root” baskets, and harvest materials themselves.
On this page, you will find round baskets made of hazel, in two sizes, “S” and “L”.
The frame of the basket is made first, and then hazel bark is woven into the frame.The texture of the hazel bark can be felt as it is in its natural state, giving it a tasteful texture.This is the rim of the basket. It is designed to wrap a hazel strips around the core material.This is a view of the rim from above. The outer skin (thin surface skin) may peel off or crack during use, but this is not a problem. If you are concerned about it, please remove the peeled part with nippers.The decorative woven design at the connection between this handle and the rim is impressive. This decoration is common in European Basket weaving and seems to accentuate the entire basket.The handles and the frame of the basket are made of cherry wood.The inside of the basket is designed to show the inner white fiber part.In some parts, wires used to secure the cage may be seen. Thank you for your understanding.The outer skin may peel off and the edge of the strips may protrude slightly on the outside or inside of the basket. Please be careful not to get caught. This does not mean that the product is defective.This is S size.The shape and size make you want to hold it in both hands.This is L size.The size is such that plenty of mushrooms could be harvested.
Hazel has a slightly rugged texture that gives the impression of being wild bark. We think its simplicity and earthy flavor are appealing.
Although it is sturdy, it feels gentle to the touch, can be held in the palm of the hand, and is somewhat comforting.
It can be used as a small container or to display flowers and greenery.
It will be fun to see what you can put in it. Just admiring its appearance seems to be a good idea.
Please choose either size you prefer.
–Lithuanian baskets–
Lithuania has many lakes, including Lake Vistytis, as well as many wetlands and wooded areas, and the overall topography is gentle and flat, with no mountains of varying heights.
Perhaps for this reason, even in cities, nature such as wooded areas is a familiar part of daily life, and Lithuanians enjoy picking mushrooms and berries in the autumn. They also pick apples and herbs from their gardens for their meals.
Although the number of baskets made of natural materials is decreasing, in Lithuania, baskets have been used for harvesting (not for shopping or storage). Even today, they are used for mushroom picking, berry picking, and herb gathering.
In Lithuania, the idea that “the bounty of the forest belongs to everyone” is guaranteed by law, and there is an environment in which people can visit the forest on a daily basis.
Baskets that catch the blessings of the forest. We can’t help but hope that Lithuania’s basket culture, both practical and symbolic, will continue into the future.
This basket is made of hazel bark.
Hazel is a species of deciduous shrub in the birch group family Hazelaceae. Its nuts are better known as “hazelnuts”.
The material is easy to split lengthwise and twist, and is also strong but lightweight, making it a good material for Basket weaving.
A Lithuanian person saw this hazel basket and said it was a “very Lithuanian basket,” so we are sure that this material is familiar to them as a harvest basket.
These are also made by sisters Ila and Ana, who also make “pine root” baskets, and harvest materials themselves.
On this page, you will find round baskets made of hazel, in two sizes, “S” and “L”.
The frame of the basket is made first, and then hazel bark is woven into the frame.The texture of the hazel bark can be felt as it is in its natural state, giving it a tasteful texture.This is the rim of the basket. It is designed to wrap a hazel strips around the core material.This is a view of the rim from above. The outer skin (thin surface skin) may peel off or crack during use, but this is not a problem. If you are concerned about it, please remove the peeled part with nippers.The decorative woven design at the connection between this handle and the rim is impressive. This decoration is common in European Basket weaving and seems to accentuate the entire basket.The handles and the frame of the basket are made of cherry wood.The inside of the basket is designed to show the inner white fiber part.In some parts, wires used to secure the cage may be seen. Thank you for your understanding.The outer skin may peel off and the edge of the strips may protrude slightly on the outside or inside of the basket. Please be careful not to get caught. This does not mean that the product is defective.This is S size.The shape and size make you want to hold it in both hands.This is L size.The size is such that plenty of mushrooms could be harvested.
Hazel has a slightly rugged texture that gives the impression of being wild bark. We think its simplicity and earthy flavor are appealing.
Although it is sturdy, it feels gentle to the touch, can be held in the palm of the hand, and is somewhat comforting.
It can be used as a small container or to display flowers and greenery.
It will be fun to see what you can put in it. Just admiring its appearance seems to be a good idea.
Please choose either size you prefer.
–Lithuanian baskets–
Lithuania has many lakes, including Lake Vistytis, as well as many wetlands and wooded areas, and the overall topography is gentle and flat, with no mountains of varying heights.
Perhaps for this reason, even in cities, nature such as wooded areas is a familiar part of daily life, and Lithuanians enjoy picking mushrooms and berries in the autumn. They also pick apples and herbs from their gardens for their meals.
Although the number of baskets made of natural materials is decreasing, in Lithuania, baskets have been used for harvesting (not for shopping or storage). Even today, they are used for mushroom picking, berry picking, and herb gathering.
In Lithuania, the idea that “the bounty of the forest belongs to everyone” is guaranteed by law, and there is an environment in which people can visit the forest on a daily basis.
Baskets that catch the blessings of the forest. We can’t help but hope that Lithuania’s basket culture, both practical and symbolic, will continue into the future.
This basket is made of hazel bark.
Hazel is a species of deciduous shrub in the birch group family Hazelaceae. Its nuts are better known as “hazelnuts”.
The material is easy to split lengthwise and twist, and is also strong but lightweight, making it a good material for Basket weaving.
A Lithuanian person saw this hazel basket and said it was a “very Lithuanian basket,” so we are sure that this material is familiar to them as a harvest basket.
These are also made by sisters Ila and Ana, who also make “pine root” baskets, and harvest materials themselves.
On this page, you will find round baskets made of hazel, in two sizes, “S” and “L”.
The frame of the basket is made first, and then hazel bark is woven into the frame.The texture of the hazel bark can be felt as it is in its natural state, giving it a tasteful texture.This is the rim of the basket. It is designed to wrap a hazel strips around the core material.This is a view of the rim from above. The outer skin (thin surface skin) may peel off or crack during use, but this is not a problem. If you are concerned about it, please remove the peeled part with nippers.The decorative woven design at the connection between this handle and the rim is impressive. This decoration is common in European Basket weaving and seems to accentuate the entire basket.The handles and the frame of the basket are made of cherry wood.The inside of the basket is designed to show the inner white fiber part.In some parts, wires used to secure the cage may be seen. Thank you for your understanding.The outer skin may peel off and the edge of the strips may protrude slightly on the outside or inside of the basket. Please be careful not to get caught. This does not mean that the product is defective.This is S size.The shape and size make you want to hold it in both hands.This is L size.The size is such that plenty of mushrooms could be harvested.
Hazel has a slightly rugged texture that gives the impression of being wild bark. We think its simplicity and earthy flavor are appealing.
Although it is sturdy, it feels gentle to the touch, can be held in the palm of the hand, and is somewhat comforting.
It can be used as a small container or to display flowers and greenery.
It will be fun to see what you can put in it. Just admiring its appearance seems to be a good idea.
Please choose either size you prefer.
–Lithuanian baskets–
Lithuania has many lakes, including Lake Vistytis, as well as many wetlands and wooded areas, and the overall topography is gentle and flat, with no mountains of varying heights.
Perhaps for this reason, even in cities, nature such as wooded areas is a familiar part of daily life, and Lithuanians enjoy picking mushrooms and berries in the autumn. They also pick apples and herbs from their gardens for their meals.
Although the number of baskets made of natural materials is decreasing, in Lithuania, baskets have been used for harvesting (not for shopping or storage). Even today, they are used for mushroom picking, berry picking, and herb gathering.
In Lithuania, the idea that “the bounty of the forest belongs to everyone” is guaranteed by law, and there is an environment in which people can visit the forest on a daily basis.
Baskets that catch the blessings of the forest. We can’t help but hope that Lithuania’s basket culture, both practical and symbolic, will continue into the future.
