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Willow baskets and sculptural vessels handmade by Sarah Loughlin and Marcus Wootton in Worcestershire, UK

28/05/2026

Our Spring Collection is now available on the website.

We’ve loved slowly bringing this collection of new baskets together over the past few months. We began weaving the first pieces back in early March, and as we’ve been busy making, the seasons have unfolded around us — from the first crocuses and daffodils, followed by bluebell-filled woodlands, and now with the final weeks of spring we’re fortunate to have peonies flowering in the garden.

We hope you enjoy browsing the collection. You can find it on our website and via the link in our profile.

With thanks,

Sarah & Marcus

21/05/2026

We’re really looking forward to sharing new work with you soon.

Our Spring 2026 collection will be available on our website from Thursday 28th May, 6pm (BST)

Marcus & Sarah

18/05/2026

As a maker, I’m always curious about how other makers and artists work — from their routines and rituals, to how their practice changes through the seasons. It’s helped me reflect on the way I like to work myself.

I remember reading in a basketry book that David drew, a master basketmaker, once said, “I tend to make in batches of 10, 12 or 20 baskets, this way I can get the best out of the material and myself, and create a rhythm in my work’. That sentiment has stayed with me - both practically, but also the confidence in knowing what works for oneself.

Now in my fifth year as a full-time weaver, I’m beginning to recognise my own patterns and move away from the idea of “how I should work.”

This year I’ve been making works in series, whether sculptural or functional pieces. I’ve found creating multiples of the same style gives me a sense of rhythm - but rather than making exacting identical pieces, I’ve realised what I enjoy is discovering subtle variations, and that there is much freedom to be found in this way of working - exploration within limits.

With this series of what I call “lantern baskets,” I’ve loved exploring colour combinations and uncovering the small nuances within the design. They will form part of our Spring Collection, coming later this month.

Sarah

12/05/2026

Dwell Series - currently on display as part of the wonderful exhibition: ‘Slow Ways: Our Common Ground’.

This new series was created with our own homegrown willow, gathered and harvested last year. Whilst the materials dried over autumn and winter, I turned my attention to drawing; creating charcoal and ink sketches of seeds and cones. Studying these forms—designed to both protect and regenerate—inspired the series. The resulting sculptural works are guided by the rhythms, curves, and repetitions of these natural forms, and are imbued with a sense of shelter as a means of renewal.

Open daily at art’otel, Hoxton London, until the end of the month.

Sarah

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05/05/2026

One of a series of new ‘lantern baskets’, which I’ve been enjoying making over the last few weeks.

They will be available as part of our upcoming shop drop later this month.

Sarah

27/04/2026

waste paper basket 🗑️

woven with Wissender, Flanders Red, and some of our own homegrown willow.

H: 17in

23/04/2026

In recent days I’ve been enjoying the pleasure of returning to this design. I’ve been making a small series of these, all in different colour combinations, giving each a unique character.

Sarah

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