Basket making (General)

by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Wednesday, March 01, 2006, 04:20 (6854 days ago) @ braillemaker

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The Forest would have been a source of (coppiced) Oak and Hazel, and Willow and Reeds would have been found in Gloucestershire, so I guess there would have been plenty of material to weave into baskets.

Next time I'm in the Lea/Mitcheldean area I'll see if I can identify the wood growing ther today.

Selling in markets in Ross and Mitcheldean, Gloucester would be quite possible.

S