Description

Basgaid Lus an Leanna (Basket of the Beer Plant)

This ultra-traditional basket was made straight from the book called “The National List of Basic Wage Rates in the Basket Industry 1956”, so this design was actively being made and distributed around UK hop farms during this time. The measurements are exact to the book for a half bushel basket, and after testing I can confirm it holds exactly half a bushel (18 litres). Nowadays, it would fit the modern home perfectly as a kindling or waste-paper basket, with a utilitarian vibe reminding us of times gone by. Varieties used in this basket are Harrison’s and Dicky Meadows.

Dimensions – 

height (at top of handles) – 38cm/15in

height (at the border) – 33cm/13in

outside width (at the top) – 38cm/15in

outside width (at the base) – 25cm/10in

Please note: this basket was designed so that the maker could throw out many examples per day for the agriculture industry – it features a rough weave called a slew and a very small upsett (esentially the foundation of a basket) so I cannot offer my usual warranty on this basket as they were designed to be used until they dropped to bits, then replaced entirely. This is reflected in the price. This basket is also old stock, and was an experiment when made so it is on sale.

If you live locally, you can collect your basket for free, just select “collect in person” at the checkout, and email me to arrange a suitable pick-up time.

*For overseas delivery, please select “collect in person” and then drop me an email with your address, then I will send you a separate payment link once the costs have been calculated*