Tatza Basket - Cherry Chung
Basket/wall piece made with English willow.
Perfect as a bread or fruit basket on the table. When not in use, this item can be displayed as a beautiful wall piece. It is a nod to what two persimmons is all about, a functional item being decorative as it is.
The Tatza is a Polish bread basket and is also known as a Celtic Knot basket. Our Tatzas come in many bark colour combinations and are beautifully made by Manchester based willow artist Cherry Chung.
The willows used are from Somerset, where basket making willow is traditionally grown.
A - Dicky Meadows + Flanders Red willow
B - White + Black Maul willow
C - Flanders Red willow
D - Dicky Meadows + White willow
E - White + Black Maul willow
Dimensions:
Due to handmade nature and the natural material used, each item varies in size, colour and form. Dimensions here are guide only.
Diameter 30 − 32 cm/ approx. 12 inches
Height 6 - 9 cm/ 2.5 - 3.5 inches
Made in the UK
About the Maker
Based in Manchester, Cherry Chung has been weaving, designing, and teaching the art of willow over 20 years. Taking part in various projects, public and private, her creation ranges froｍ large scale site specific structures to commissioned sculptures and basketry items. Cherry generally uses native materials including willow, bark and rushes, and enjoys finding new ways of combining materials and techniques.
Care
Please avoid storing this item under direct sunlight, or anywhere near direct fire.
Keep them dried and avoid dampness.
