An oval willow basket begins with a carefully constructed base. Unlike a traditional round basket, the oval requires additional attention to pairing, tension, and shaping to create a strong, even foundation.
Follow the process from the first nine base sticks through weaving the sides and completing the finished basket.
Interested in developing your willow weaving skills? Heleny’s Advanced Oval Basketry Series explores the techniques used to create oval bases, muffin baskets, market baskets, and knapsacks.
Building the Foundation
Beginning the Weave
Shaping the Oval
Completing the Base
Building the Sides
Weaving the Basket
The Finished Basket
Exploring Oval Forms