Traditional Guernsey Willow Basket

Traditional Guernsey willow pannier a cous (willow baskets). Woven from old French willow by Claire Gaudion. Each basket is traditionally made with Somerset willow, a steel wire frame, hazel wood handle and natural hemp rope strap. Traditionally used for fishing or ormering on the shoreline. They are beautiful foraging baskets, or for home storage and decor.

– Available in two sizes
– Crafted by hand, every basket is unique
– They are beautiful baskets for home storage and decor.
– Dimensions – Sm W26 x H20 x D16 cm, Med W32 x H24 x D19 cm
– Handmade showing the makers process

The making of Guernsey Pannier a Cous is an endangered craft. Claire was taught by her father, Max Gaudion, a retired Guernsey fisherman who made his willow crab pots, pannier a cous and fishing baskets as taught to him by his great uncle Wilfred Gaudion. Claire has been making these baskets for around 20 years, continuing the family tradition.