By Colin Manthorpe. Colin has been a professional basketmaker all his life and writes fascinatinglyof his apprenticeship and working for the large commercial basketmakers in Great Yarmouth and their organisation; then, how he became a Yeoman of the Worshipful Company and his contribution to the industry using his immense knowledge to benefit the future of the craft and receiving an award to mark his great contribution. 48pp, A5, 32illus.Coloured soft cover. This is a BA publication. Price.(incl p&p)£5.50 UK. £6.50 Europe. £7.50 rest of the world.

This moving story and unique little book by Joyce Laing is available again! We have obtained a few copies, last available in 2005. Price:(inclp&p) £13.50 UK, £15.90 Europe. £16.90 rest of the world.

NEW by Joe Hogan. This is his new book which features his baskets from 2005- 2010 when he began making non-functional sculptural baskets. The mnay excellent photos illustrate how his work has evolved whilst still using the techniques and skill acquired from his traditional basketwork. He is inspired by the countryside, poetry, philosophy & myths and motivated by world events and the sculptural forms of the materials he uses. Together with the lovely photosgraphs this makes for an inspiring and thought-provoking book.74 pp.24x17cms. Price( incl p&p.) £10 to UK adresses. £12.50 to Europe. £14.50 rest of the world.

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

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) £16.90 UK, £20.70 Europe, £24.20 rest of world

Written by BA memberMaurice Bichard Techniques, photos, interviews, maps, history, a stunning record of 40 years of collecting. only available from the author, details in the Membership list.

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) £3.50 UK, £4.50 Europe, £7.00 rest of world

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) £6.00 UK, £7.00 Europe, £8.00 rest of world

This is the catalogue of the ground-breaking Exhibition which toured UK & Holland featuring 25 UK and 22 Japanese basketmakers. Every exhibitor has a page with clear photos and full details of their exhibits also a career summary and some include thoughts about the philosophy of making and comments on basketry in general. There are 4 supporting contributions by Mary Butcher (Introduction), Lee Dalby, (Conversation entitled "Bending the willow, spinning the tunes, riding the bike& the flight of an arrow"), Catherine Atherton, ( "the Japanese Aesthetic" given at the 3rd Venice Conference on Japanese Art) and Hisako Sekijima on the exhibition. 89 pages 21 x 21 cm.

Price: (incl p&p) £3.00 UK, £5.50 Europe, £7.80 rest of world .

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) £2.50 UK, £3.50 Europe, £4.50 rest of world

This book by Joni Bamford has been reprinted by the BA as a tribute to Joni who died in Nov 2008.It is a reprint of the original 1993 booklet.Excellent, comprehensive instruction on all aspects with clear black&white illust.The price includes a small donation to the British Heart Foundation. Price £3.00 UK, £3.50 Europe, £4.00 rest of the world.

This book has been reprinted by the BA as a tribute to Joni Bamford who died in Nov 2008.it is Joni's How-to book on straight and bias plaiting and the bias corner with 7 projects giving information on materials, twill plaiting & surface decoration. Many diagrams and some colour photos of finished work, incl.a gallery of 12 baskets on the 2final pages. 28pp. A4 ring-bound.Price includes a small donation to the British Heart Foundation. Price £10 UK,£12.00 Europe, £13.00 rest of world

By Lluis Grau and Anna Champney. This a stunning scholarly NEW BOOK which describes the history, the context, the makers and above all the techniques and materials used to make these baskets. It is produced in Spanish and English with excellent photographs. Price £6.40p inc P&P to Uk address: £10. inc P&P to Europe. £12.20 inc p&p elsewhere.

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) £4.00 UK, £6.40 Europe, £7.40 rest of world

This little book by Stan Dereham , a willow grower of high repute, gives a fascinating insight into his own life and the willow trade and the social history of an occupation that is now a rarity. Includes a CD of conversations between Stan and his daughter & Photographs of his farm, stripping the willow etc( Playable only on a computer) This is a BA publication.44pp, A5.Full colour soft cover. Price: (incl p&p)£5.50 UK, £6.50 Europe, £7.50 rest of the world.(£1 less with out the CD)

A photocopy of the British Standards Institution's Packaging Code Issued in 1950. These are small white baskets in which strawberries and mushrooms used to be sold. It defines skips, chips, hampers, some basket terms, styles("Can basket: a course slewed open baskets made to hold 1 to 16gal. cans of chemicals") with some diagrams. Part B deals with veneer baskets including a detailed drawing to show their construction. Part C deals with punnets. Price inc p&p. £1.50 to UK. £2.85 Europe. £3.85 elsewhere.

DVD 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) £15.20 UK, £16.00 Europe £16.50p elsewhere

By Colin Manthorpe. This covers Round, Oval, Square and Slewed Round willow bases. Colin also teaches adding a partition to a square shopper to use as a picnic basket. Very practical and useful. Price £6.00 UK. £7.00 Europe.£7.50 rest of the world.

By Sally Goymer. Three discs cover the making of this elegant and useful basket and include many professional tips from Sally who is one of our most experienced makers. Price. £10.80 UK, £12.00 Europe. £13 elsewhere

By Colin Manthorpe. This is a sturdy rectangular willow basket made to protect the tender asparagus shoots. With an added handle it makes a good shopper. No longer produced. Colin used to make 100's during the short asparagus season. 75 mins. Price. £6.00 UK, £7.00 Europe.£7.50 rest of the world.

Now available in DVD 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) £13.50 UK, £15.00 Europe £15 rest of the world.

The technique used to make this inkpot style basket is unique but each locality has its own variation dependent on the materials available. George Chambers used tomake these during the winter using tamarisk and willow. He shows the strength and skill they demand. Prices inc p&p. £13 UK. £15.25 Europe. £15.75 the rest of the world.

DVD produced by the BA and filmed by Rae Gillott of Colin Manthorpe making this traditional buff &white willow basket.It is roughly goldfish bowl shaped with cross over handle. Colin explains how to adapt the weaves to the materials available and still create the size and shape of this historic basket.Price inc. p&p. £6 to UK address, £7.20 to Europe, £7.50 elsewhere.

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) £14 to UK. £14.50 to Europe £15 elsewhere.

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) £1.50 UK, £2.00 Europe £2.00 rest of the world.

Save paper and publicise the BA. In pads of 50

Price (incl p&p)1 pad £2.50p UK, £4.20p Europe, £5.30 rest of world.

Save paper and publicise the BA. In pads of 50.

Price (incl p&p) £4.70 UK, £7.00p Europe, £8.00 rest of world