Large Tatza Basket - Cherry Chung
Basket/wall piece made with English willow.
This basket is perfect as a centre piece on the table. When not in use, it would look beautiful hung on the wall. 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, also known as a Celtic Knot basket. This is its larger version that we exclusively commissioned from willow artist Cherry Chung.
The colour and size of each basket varies so please choose the one that would fit your preference and the space.
Each basket uses a combination of varieties of willow grown in Somerset.
LA - Diameter 38cm / Dicky Meadows + White willow
LB - Diameter 40cm / Flanders Red + White willow
LE - Diameter 47cm / Dicky Meadows willow
LF - Diameter 50cm / Black Maul + Flanders Red willow
Due to handmade nature, each item varies in size, colour and form. Dimensions here are guide only.
Diameter 35 -50 cm/ 14 - 20 inches
Height 6 - 10 cm/ 2.4 - 4.0 inches
Made in the UK.
About the Maker
Based in Manchester, Cherry has been weaving, designing, and teaching the art of willow over 20 years. Taking part in various projects, both public and private, her creation ranges froｍ large scale site specific structures to sculptures and basketry items. Cherry generally uses native materials including willow, bark and rushes, and enjoy finding new ways of combining materials and techniques.
Care
Please avoid storing this item under direct sunlight, or anywhere near naked fire.
Keep them dried and avoid dampness.
