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This small book tells the moving story of Angus Mcphee, who crafted unique versions of everyday objects using grasses as material. A casualty of WW1, he did not speak for years. The book deals with psychology, ingenuity, and inspirational human spirit. Those who saw the play about him were very moved. Price 13.50 + C

This is Joe's latest book in which he describes the baskets he made from 2005 to 2011, when he started to make non-functional baskets still using traditional willow techniques. He writes about the evolution of his work and how it is inspired by the sculptural qualities of the materials he uses, poetry and myths, world events, the countryside and philosophy. 74pp. 24x17cms. Many photographs. Price £9.00 + F

With contributions from 33 BA members, this book gives comprehensive instructions for willow, rush, plaited and cane borders. 106 pages. A4 ring bound. BA publication. Price £10.00+ B

Thankfully reprinted by the publishers, this is a marvellous book. The result of Joe Hogan's years of experience in making baskets and his deep academic study of traditional Irish baskets with all their local variations. 300pp, 24 x17 cm. Many photos, drawings and diagrams. Soft cover. Price £19.00 + D

Techniques, photos, interviews, maps, history, a stunning record of 40 years of collecting. Available from the author, a BA member, click below for further details and how to order.

This is the catalogue of the ground-breaking exhibition which toured the UK and Holland, featuring 25 British and 22 Japanese basketmakers. It includes a photograph of each exhibit, together with career details and sometimes their philosophy. There are thought-provoking essays by Hisako Sekijima, Mary Butcher, Catherine Atherton, and Lee Dalby. Also a list of international resources; festivals, courses, magazines, material suppliers, museums, a bibliography and contacts for the exhibitors. Price £3.00 + F

Andrew Basham learnt from Edward Farman, a 3rd generation maker in East Anglia, and is very experienced. The booklet covers materials, preparation, harvesting, tools and the construction of a hurdle. 12pp, A5. BA publication. Soft cover. Price £2.25 + E

This is the revised and updated issue. It is primarily for small scale growers covering cultivation methods, processing, pests, diseases, weed control and refers to current Somerset practice. Very comprehensive. Produced by collaboration between the BA, Rothamsted Research and the WW1 Engagement Centre at Hertfordshire University. A4, 40 pp, soft cover.

For over 20 years Carlos has been seeking out and recording the making of basketry objects, which are necessary for people's everyday life. The book features not just baskets, but cradles, capes, fish traps, shoes etc which are usually made by the people who use them, not made to sell. The people and skills are dying out. Carlos has sought to gather their knowledge before it is lost for ever. His book covers many materials, techniques, forms and their geographical locations. Text In Spanish and English. 60pp, 17 x 23cm, many photographs.Soft cover. Published in 2014. Price 10 Euros plus postage direct from carlosfontales@gmail.com

This is a copy of the original 1993 booklet, reprinted by the BA as a tribute to Joni who died in Nov 2008. It has very thorough explanations of the variations of this technique. 28pp, A5, black & white illustrations. The price includes a small donation to the British Heart Foundation. Price £3.00 +E

This book has been reprinted by the BA as a tribute to Joni Bamford who died in Nov 2008. It is Joni's how-to book on straight and bias plaiting and the bias corner with 7 projects. It gives information on materials, twill plaiting and surface decoration. Many diagrams and some colour photos of finished work, including a gallery of 12 baskets. 28pp, A4 ring-bound. Price includes a small donation to the British Heart Foundation. Price £9.00 + C

This book describes the history, context, makers and, above all, the techniques and materials used to make these beautiful baskets which are specific to Los Ancares in northern Spain. Lluis has learnt from the few remaining makers to become an expert and teaches the techniques so that this unique skill may not die out. Anna is the inspirational translator. Text in Spanish and English. 63 pp, 22x30cm, ring bound. Price £5.00 + F

This little book by Stan Derham, a willow grower of high repute, gives a fascinating insight into his life, the willow trade and the social history of an occupation that is now rare. Includes a computer CD of conversations between Stan and his daughter and photographs of his farm, stripping the willow etc. Sadly Stan died, but happily this record of his life remains. BA publication. 44pp, A5, full colour soft cover. Price £5.00 +C

Issued by the Employers and Employees Federations in 1956. This book sets down national wage rates and employment conditions for the British Basket Industry. Gives full list of baskets, their names (Potato Prickle etc), their sizes and specifications (e.g. number of stakes, weave to be used etc). Reprinted by the BA. Price £3.50 + C

This leaflet is a copy of the British Standards Institution's Packaging Code Issued in 1950. These are small white baskets in which strawberries and mushrooms used to be sold. It defines skips, chips, hampers, some basket terms, styles ("Can basket: a course slewed open basket made to hold 1 to 16 gallon cans of chemicals") with some diagrams. Part B deals with veneer baskets including a detailed drawing to show their construction. Part C deals with punnets. Price £1.20 +A

Available direct from the authors. Contact Mary Butcher on info@marybutcher.net

Eight makers offer inspiring recipes, instructions, and techniques covering plaiting, weaving, cording and coiling, the Burkina weave and chair seating. Also included - the history of rush weaving, modern & historic practices. It is beautifully produced with a wealth of colour photos, diagrams and helpful tips. 21.5x28 cm, hard cover, 152 pp.

Joe Hogan’s latest book featuring the development of his work inspired by natural objects such as stones and lichens but more than a catalogue of his work, he writes about the world we live in, climate change, styles of living which are depleting natural resources and the need to give greater consideration to nature; the importance of creativity; his work over 40 years and a chapter chronicling the making of one of his baskets. 19x24 cm. 88 pp. soft cover.

Many of us have benefitted from Colin’s teaching and his immense knowledge and skills. A professional Basketmaker all his life, he writes fascinatingly about his apprenticeship and the large commercial trade based at Great Yarmouth. He became a Yeoman of the Worshipful Company and was presented with an award in recognition of all he has done to benefit the future of the craft. 48 pages, A5, 32 illustrations. BA production.

This is a sturdy rectangular willow basket made to protect the tender asparagus shoots. With an added handle it makes a good shopper. No longer produced, Colin used to make 100s during the short asparagus season. 75 mins. Price £5.50 + A

Three discs cover the making of this elegant and useful basket. Includes many professional tips from Sally, who is one of our most experienced makers. Price £9.00 + C

Fred Rogers and Mary Butcher teach traditional English willow techniques, very clear and comprehensive, from choosing the rods to final picking off. First rate instruction from highly qualified practical basketmakers. 120 mins. Price £7.00 + A

Fred Rogers and Mary Butcher teach the traditional English willow oval base made under the foot. Continues on from 'How to make Round Willow Baskets with Side Handles' DVD. Both excellent instructional DVDs. 85 mins. Price £7.00 + A

Colin demonstrates this traditional Norfolk buff & white willow basket. It is roughly goldfish bowl shaped with a cross over handle. Colin explains how to adapt the weaves to the materials available and still create the size and shape of this historic basket. DVD produced by the BA and filmed by Rae Gillott. Price £5.50 + A

Sally teaches this willow hamper which incorporates a square work base and false wale. The sides have slewing, French ranting and waling. The lid is domed with a twisted rope handle and hinges. She gives numerous tips for better working. 5 discs in all. Price £16.00 + C

This DVD covers round, oval, square and slewed round willow bases. Colin also teaches adding a partition to a square shopper to use as a picnic basket. Very practical and useful. Price £5.50 + A

Fred Rogers, a professional basketmaker for over 50 years, teaches the making of a picnic hamper with drop-in lid, foot track, T-shaped partitions, wire hinges, hasp and noose fastenings, D-shaped handle, pet basket notch and five pair plait border. Touches on skeining, and gives a fascinating commentary. 150 mins. Price £7.00 + A

Demonstrated by Ruth Pybus and filmed by Rae Gillott, this DVD adds a new subject to the BA's series of documentary DVDs and features new techniques, for example how to peel and rive coppiced hazel and to dress weavers and ribs for this frame basket. 2 discs. Price £7.00 + C

On Disc 1 Owen Jones demonstrates how to choose the tree and prepare the material to make thin strips of riven oak and on Disc 2 he shows how these are woven round the hazel rim, each weaver has its own name. Owen is almost the only maker of this unique basket which is traditional to the Furness area of South Cumbria.

The BA logo is enamelled in brown on a gilt background. Round with safety catch. Very attractive! Price £3.22 + A