Small Willow Flower Basket Lavender Handpainted in China

Handpainted in China

circa 1800 - 1830

its lightness and delicacy belie its strength

They are shaped by molds created from actual maple branches

Clove LeavesBase: Incense

Small Willow Flower Basket Lavender Handpainted in ChinaWhile this basket was originally made for collecting flowers in the garden, it's nice and strong and can also be used for harvesting vegetables or carrying tools. Inside the house it looks lovely on a kitchen counter or on the living room ottoman. Norfolk Baskets are handmade by Adrian and Ruth Charlton in the Drodgone, France. Adrian began making baskets in Norfolk, England in 1985 after learning the craft from Master Basketmaker, Terry Bensley.