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The BA offers books, leaflets and postcards which members
would find impossible or difficult to buy through the
normal sources, and itself produces videos, leaflets, lists,
and books of interest. These are only available to members.
It is the Association's policy not to handle the sale of
members' work. To purchase these items, or request repair
work, contact the Hon Secretary for names of members who
run a business or accept commissions.
How to order
"Chair Seating" by Kay Johnson, Olivia
Elton Barratt and Mary Butcher is available direct from
the authors. click
here for full details
| Title |
Price |
Description |
| A Basketful |
£8.50 |
NEW By Rodney Cousins. This comprehensive record of willow growing and basketmaking in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire is the result of 30 years' research. Rodney Cousins lists basketmakers' and willow growers' names, birthdays and birth places from C19 censi and trade directories, and has described in detail and with photos the lives of a number of them. An apprenticeship agreement is reproduced. There are articles on 'Rod peeling v school', working regulations of 1st Jan 1919, basket names and a willow timeline. Scholarly and fascinating. 97pp. 21x30 cm. 60 photos and illustrations. Card cover. Publ March 2007.
Price (incl p&p) £8.50 UK, £10.00 Europe, £12.20 rest of world
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| An Introduction to the Art of Basketmaking |
£7.00 |
by Thomas Okey. This is a classic. Published in 1911, until around WWII it was almost the only instruction book available. The style is old fashioned but it is still relevant for its promotion of pride in craftsmanship, and it illustrates the work ethic of those times. 'The Art of....' - the title says it all! This is the second reprint produced by the BA. There are still a fair number in stock, but they are diminishing!
Price (incl p&p) £7.00 UK, £8.00 Europe, £9.00 rest of world
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| Basket Borders Book |
£12.50 |
A wonderfully comprehensive "how-to" instruction book of borders in willow, rush, cane and plaited structures, some never before published. Compiled from contributions by BA members and edited by Mary Butcher. The BA hopes it will help beginners and experienced makers. 106pp. A4. Many clear diagrams. Spiral binding.
Price (incl p&p) £12.50 UK, £14.00 Europe, £16.00 rest of world
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| Basketmakers, Meaning and Form in Native American Baskets |
£5.50 |
BA member Linda Mowatt is one of the editors. Excellent in-depth study of storage / carrying / sewing baskets, cradles, trays, acorn hoppers, soup bowls, hats and the techniques of wrapped and overlay twining, chequered and twill weaving, space coiling. It deals with baskets made in North and South America. 175 pp. 18x25cm. Publ by Pitt Rivers Museum
Price (incl p&p) £5.50 UK, £7.50 Europe, £11.00 rest of world
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| Basketmaking in Ireland |
£16.75 |
by Joe Hogan, This splendid and comprehensive book covers the history, and gives instructions for, the techniques of Irish basketry. It is the fruit of Joe Hogan's enthusiastic research both practical and academic over many years. Many photographs and diagrams. 300pp.
Price (incl p&p) £16.75 UK, £19.00 Europe, £22.80 rest of world
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| Basketry: A World Guide to Traditional Techniques |
£17.50 |
NEW in paperback. Bryan Sentance surveys worldwide techniques and materials to enable appreciation and comparison of 'the skill of some of the world's most inventive, but undervalued, craftspeople'. The five sections are: Materials; Techniques; Decoration; From Cradle to Grave; Wider Applications of Basketry. This beautiful book is now available in paperback. 823 ill, 216pp, 28 x 24 cm
Price (incl p&p) £17.50 UK, £19.60 Europe, £25.60 rest of world
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| Basketwork Through the Ages |
£4.75 |
by H H Bobart. This fascinating book contains information on every aspect of basketry - history, myths, uses, rhymes, street cries, heraldry, Roman beehives etc. HHB was Clerk and Prime Warden of the Worshipful Company of Basketmakers. Collected and published in 1936, it is the result of his wide research. A marvellous resource for lecturers / researchers / teachers. 86 b/w illustrations. Reprinted by the BA
Price (incl p&p) £4.75 UK, £5,50 Europe, £8.00 rest of world
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| Cultivation & Use of Basket Willows |
£5.00 |
This is very comprehensive and practical for the small or large scale grower. Produced jointly by the BA and Long Ashton Research Station at Bristol University
Price (incl p&p) £5.00 UK, £5.00 Europe, £5.00 rest of world
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| Exhibition 'East Weaves West' Catalogue |
£14.50 |
This contains introductory essays BY Mary Butcher, Catherine Atherton, Hisako Sekijima and Lee Dalby followed by full page entries on each of the 25 British and 22 Japanese exhibitors with a colour photo and text on each maker's work. 89 pages 21 x 21 cm.
Price: (incl p&p) £14.50 UK, £15.40 Europe, £17.25 rest of world
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| How to make Hurdles from Willow |
£2.25 |
by Andrew Basham, a maker of high repute. The booklet covers Materials, Preparation, Harvesting, Tools and the Construction of a Hurdle. 12pp. A5. Published by the BA.
Price (incl p&p) £2.25 UK, £2.80 Europe, £3.30 rest of world
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| La Vannerie |
£22.00 |
An instruction book (in French) written by three professors at the French National School at Fayl-Billot covering everything from muzzles to back-packs, and all associated techniques. It is not only the French basketmakers 'bible' but is also interesting historically.
Price (incl p&p) £22.00 UK, £23.40 Europe, £26.50 rest of world
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| On the Plank 2 |
£2.20 |
New Reprint. This is probably the meatiest of the three On the Planks, containing practical basketry techniques and recipes from Newsletters 33-47 mainly willow, some cane, one simple rush and one flax basket. Reprinted by popular demand. 40 pages A5
Price (incl p&p) £2.20 UK, £2.75 Europe, £3.40 rest of world
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| On the Plank 3 |
£2.20 |
12 recipes and 15+ tips from newsletters 49 - 64. 60pp. A5.
Price (incl p&p) £2.20 UK, £2.75 Europe, £3.40 rest of world
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| The 1956 Basketmakers' List |
£5.00 |
Issued by the Employers' and Employees' Federations in 1956. Sets down national wage rates and employment conditions for the British Basket Industry. Gives full list of baskets, their names (Fitched Potato Prickle etc), their sizes and specifications (e.g. number of stakes, weave to be used). Reprinted by the BA
Price (incl p&p) £5.00 UK, £5.75 Europe, £6.50 rest of world
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| Title |
Price |
Description |
| List of Books |
£2.10 |
List of books relevant to basketmaking and chairseating.
Price (incl p&p) £2.10 UK, £3.00 Europe, £3.00 rest of world
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| List of Museums |
£1.70 |
List of museums with items of basketry or chairseating interest (mainly UK)
Price (incl p&p) £1.70 UK, £2.10 Europe, £2.80 rest of world
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| List of Suppliers |
£1.10 |
List of suppliers of materials, tools, and related items updated with email and websites.
Price (incl p&p) £1.10 UK, £1.70 Europe, £1.80 rest of world
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Price |
Description |
| How to Make Round Willow Baskets with Side Handles |
£25.00 |
by Fred Rogers and Mary Butcher. Traditional English willow techniques, very clear and comprehensive, from choosing the rods to final picking off. First rate instruction from highly qualified practical craftworkers.120 mins
Price (incl p&p) £25.00 UK, £25.00 Europe
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| How to Make Oval Willow Baskets with Cross-over Handles |
£20.00 |
by Fred Rogers and Mary Butcher. Teaches the traditional English willow oval base made under the foot. Excellent for learning from, follows on from 'How to make Round Willow Baskets with Side Handles' video.85 mins
Price (incl p&p) £20.00 UK, £20.00 Europe
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| Squarework: Fred Rogers Willow Class |
£15.00 |
Newly available on DVD Fred Rogers, a professional basketmaker for over 50 years, teaches the making of a picnic hamper with drop-in lid, foot track, T-shaped partitions, wire hinges, hasp and noose fastenings, D-shaped handle, pet basket notch and five pair plait border. Touches on skeining, and gives a fascinating commentary. Approx 150 mins.
Price (incl p&p) £15 to all addresses
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| Yarmouth Herring Cran |
£13.80 |
demonstrated by Colin Manthorpe. The Quarter Cran basket, holding about 25kg, was the official measure for herring. It is complex and made of willow, palembang cane for fitching, and kubu cane for handles. Each basket was subject to checking by the Government Inspector. When passed as accurate, a brand was burnt onto the wooden slats. Their making was the achievement aimed at by basketmakers at the end of their 5years' apprenticeship. On this video, Colin Manthorpe makes a willow cran before a BA audience.
Price (incl p&p) £13.80 UK, £14.50 Europe
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| Title |
Price |
Description |
| Badge |
£3.65 |
BA logo elegantly enamelled brown on gilt background. Round with safety catch.
Price (incl p&p) £3.65 UK, £3.90 Europe, £4.40 rest of world
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| Car sticker |
£1.30 |
featuring the BA logo surrounded by the words 'Basketmakers Association' and the website address. Self-adhesive, 85mm square. Printed in black on white - very stylish!
Price (incl p&p) £1.30 UK, £1.60 Europe, £1.70 rest of world
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| Greeting Cards |
£5.00 |
Blank inside, with envelopes. Pack of 6, each pack containing the following basketry images: leaping fish; shopping basket with flowers; herring swill; 5 baskets against logs; willow dinosaur; wands against the sea.
Price (incl p&p) for one pack £5.00 UK, £5.50 Europe, £6.00 rest of world.
For two packs £9.50 UK, £10.50 Europe, £11.50 rest of world
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| Labels to re-use envelopes. Single pad. |
£2.25 |
Save paper and publicise the BA. In pads of 50
Price (incl p&p) £2.25 UK, £3.00 Europe, £3.40 rest of world
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| Labels to re-use envelopes. Two pads |
£4.40 |
Save paper and publicise the BA. In pads of 50.
Price (incl p&p) £4.40 UK, £5.00 Europe, £5.90 rest of world
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| Postcards |
£2.00 |
No envelopes. Pack of 6, each pack containing the following basketry images: leaping fish; shopping basket with flowers; herring swill; 5 baskets against logs; willow dinosaur; wands against the sea.
Price (incl p&p) for one pack £2.00 UK, £2.75 Europe, £3.50 rest of world.
For two packs £3.80 UK, £4.75 Europe, £5.50 rest of world
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You may print an order
form. Then complete the form, quote your membership
number and mail it with your cheque to:
Iris Hawkes, 216 Walton Road, East Molesey, Surrey,
KT8 0HR
Cheques should be made payable to: The Basketmakers'
Association.
Payments not in Sterling (and those in Sterling from a
non-UK bank) need an additional £5 per cheque to cover
bank charges.
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