Eighth Cran Basket

Description from The New Craftsmen

A beautiful handwoven “Cran” basket, traditionally used in the 1800’s for storing Herring. Lovingly re-created by master basket weaver John Cowan.

Both functional & decorative, this “Eighth Cran” basket was produced as part of “The Baskets of Britain” exhibit for Decorex 2015. Traditionally used as a legal measurement for weighing Herring, they are strongly tied to the heritage of UK coastal areas. Individually handmade using a variety of techniques from local Willow, Hazel, Oak and Rattan.

John is a traditional basket weaver based in Scotland, reproducing old basket designs that were once commonplace in agriculture and the UK fishing industry. Weaving since he was 25 years old, John has spent a considerable amount of time learning traditional basket making skills with renowned makers such as Virgilijus Bauzys and Lise Bech.

DIMENSIONS

• Diameter: 43 cm
• Height: 30 cm

MATERIAL

• Willow, Hazel, Oak, Rattan

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• Wipe clean with damp cloth