Willow Basket Handle
$2.00 "+ GST"
The Willow Basket Handle is a ‘Handle Bow’ made of willow rod. Dimensions are approximately 10″ wide by 12″ high.
Usually covered with ‘skeins’ or twisted willow rods during basket making, the Basket Handle is a foundation part of most baskets.
These handle bows are made of ‘brown’ willow, dried with the bark intact. Depending on variety used, the colours will vary from dark brown to golden umber.
10 in stock (can be backordered)
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