Lydia’s Willow Weaving
I am Lydia-May of Lydia’s Willow Weaving, here is a little about me and how I found the magical world of basket making…
I handmake all my baskets with willow from the Somerset levels. I like to bring current styles into my work while using modern and traditional techniques.
It all started on a cold, foggy blistery day… I Joke. It was actually a glorious summers day in the deepest corner of Somerset AKA Musgrove Willows in Westonzoyland. When I started sixth form in 2011 I realised it wasn’t really for me but powered through to get my qualifications and the next summer I put myself onto every single craft workshop and course I could find and one of them was, can you guess?! The moment I started weaving I realised how utterly wonderful it was and I’ve never looked back.
Fast forward 11 years to 2023 and here I am with my own weaving business. I was lucky enough to work for and with Musgrove Willows for a couple of years to refine my skill and technique. I like to use both traditional and modern techniques in all my work. I love how ancient weaving is and how I can carry that on for the younger generations.
8 High Street, Wincanton, Somerset BA9 9JP
Please contact Lydia’s Willow Weaving directly to order a basket. Each basket is custom made for you. Any size, shape or colour.
