We offer two types: White (left in the photo) and Natural (right in the photo).
The artisan behind these baskets is Jenny, who lives in Belgium.
Jenny works alongside her son, Jeffka, as a dedicated duo.
Rooted in traditional European basket weaving, their craftsmanship integrates their own expertise and techniques, ensuring stronger and more precisely woven baskets.
Jenny was originally a teacher and social worker, but she discovered basket weaving through a book she found in a library.
She was immediately captivated by willow as a material. To master the craft, she learned both willow cultivation and weaving techniques from artisans in the Netherlands.
With over 25 years of experience, Jenny respects traditional techniques while striving to adapt them for the future.
The willow used in these baskets differs from the drooping “Shidare-Yanagi” commonly seen in Japan. Instead, it grows upright from the ground, resembling rice stalks.
Some branches are thin, others thick, some are longer, and others are suitable for weaving with the bark intact or peeled for a smooth, white finish.
There are many varieties of willow, each with different colors and characteristics.
Some branches are thin, others thick, some are longer, and others are suitable for weaving with the bark intact or peeled for a smooth, white finish.
This is a lidded basket woven from willow.
We offer two types: White (left in the photo) and Natural (right in the photo).
The artisan behind these baskets is Jenny, who lives in Belgium.
Jenny works alongside her son, Jeffka, as a dedicated duo.
Rooted in traditional European basket weaving, their craftsmanship integrates their own expertise and techniques, ensuring stronger and more precisely woven baskets.
Jenny was originally a teacher and social worker, but she discovered basket weaving through a book she found in a library.
She was immediately captivated by willow as a material. To master the craft, she learned both willow cultivation and weaving techniques from artisans in the Netherlands.
With over 25 years of experience, Jenny respects traditional techniques while striving to adapt them for the future.
The willow used in these baskets differs from the drooping “Shidare-Yanagi” commonly seen in Japan. Instead, it grows upright from the ground, resembling rice stalks.
Some branches are thin, others thick, some are longer, and others are suitable for weaving with the bark intact or peeled for a smooth, white finish.
There are many varieties of willow, each with different colors and characteristics.
Some branches are thin, others thick, some are longer, and others are suitable for weaving with the bark intact or peeled for a smooth, white finish.
This is a lidded basket woven from willow.
We offer two types: White (left in the photo) and Natural (right in the photo).
The artisan behind these baskets is Jenny, who lives in Belgium.
Jenny works alongside her son, Jeffka, as a dedicated duo.
Rooted in traditional European basket weaving, their craftsmanship integrates their own expertise and techniques, ensuring stronger and more precisely woven baskets.
Jenny was originally a teacher and social worker, but she discovered basket weaving through a book she found in a library.
She was immediately captivated by willow as a material. To master the craft, she learned both willow cultivation and weaving techniques from artisans in the Netherlands.
With over 25 years of experience, Jenny respects traditional techniques while striving to adapt them for the future.
The willow used in these baskets differs from the drooping “Shidare-Yanagi” commonly seen in Japan. Instead, it grows upright from the ground, resembling rice stalks.
Some branches are thin, others thick, some are longer, and others are suitable for weaving with the bark intact or peeled for a smooth, white finish.
There are many varieties of willow, each with different colors and characteristics.
Some branches are thin, others thick, some are longer, and others are suitable for weaving with the bark intact or peeled for a smooth, white finish.
