Woven Willow Square Platter Handemade Functional Decoration Made in Scotland

Stunning square woven serving platter, handmade by Basketweaver Anna Liebmann from natural willow. Use for putting a hot pot on the table, or kitchen side, or for serving bread, fruit, or sweets. Willow is a natural and renewable resource, capturing carbon and being cut every winter once the leaves have fallen, then graded for use in basketry. Most or all of the willow in the platter will be grown in Scotland, with some parts being made from Somerset (English) willow. Each platter will be unique in the colours used and patterns created. Size approx 8.5 inches (22cm) by 10 inches (26cm). Handmade by Basketweaver Anna Liebmann. I make functional baskets and teach traditional basketry in Edinburgh and beyond. I make these platters in my workshop overlooking the sea. The willow is soaked in water for nearly a week to become pliable, left to mellow for another day, then it is ready to weave. The hoops are made in advance then dried before weaving.