Small Oval Openwork Wicker Basket

Small oval openwork wicker baskets, constructed with twisted rope handles and a woven base.  The time and expert technique it takes to weave each diminutive basket, as well as the rarity of small, peeled willow, make them a little luxury. These are authentic, traditional French baskets, made entirely by hand in France.  The basketmaker is passionate about creating natural and delicate objects with a timeless design. She uses only the highest quality willow cultivated in France by equally passionate willow farmers. The lightness and delicacy of her baskets belie their strength; they are crafted to be functional as well as decorative. The quality of the willow truly sets these baskets apart.  To achieve their beautiful vanilla color, freshly harvested willow bunches are submerged in water at the beginning of winter and removed in the spring.  The bark is then peeled off and the willow is dried in the sun for a few days and stored in darkness for six months.  It is this long, entirely na