Wickerwork Collection

Womens Institute activities during the First World War, making jam and wicker baskets to help with the war effort. 1915

West End Hotel, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Veranda of the West End Hotel, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Date: circa 1920s

Welsh Coracle
Welsh coracles are made of wickerwork covered with a watertight material, though fragile they are sturdy and light

Santorini, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Poster, Connemara, Great Southern Railways, Ireland
Poster, Connemara, The Old Bog Road, Great Southern Railways, Ireland. Date: circa 1920

Victorian style domestic interior with fireplace
A Victorian style domestic interior with fireplace, and different patterns everywhere you look

Little girl with kittens in a basket on a postcard -- Our Darlings Darlings. Date: circa 1890s

Young crofter with his dog, Shetland, Scotland. Date: circa 1960s

Misfitz - Spoony. early 20th century

Dog carrying basket of flowers on a birthday card
Large dog carrying a basket of flowers on a birthday card. Date: circa 1890s

A woman of the Auvergne collecting walnuts
A woman of the Auvergne region of France loading a wickerwork pannier backpack with the walnuts she has been collecting in her straw basket Date: 1910

Woman with Dogs 1929
Pretty young woman in skimpy costume, relaxing by the sea with her four fluffy white dogs

Interior with mother and children, 1799-1856. Creator: Abraham Lion Zeelander
Interior with mother and children, 1799-1856. Woman with sewing basket surrounded by domestic paraphernalia and half-completed tasks

View of a Country House with Sowers in the Field, c.1610-c.1615. Creator: Hendrick Avercamp
View of a Country House with Sowers in the Field, c.1610-c.1615

Football in Manilla, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Football in Manilla, 1857. Sport in the Philippines:..Sketch of a game at football, at which the Indians are very great. They stand in a circle

W.E. Payne, Confederate Reunion; in Wheel Chair, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. W.E
W.E. Payne, Confederate Reunion; in Wheel Chair, 1917. Civil war veteran

Mrs. A. Norton, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs. A. Norton, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Mrs. A. Norton, 1917

Porch of E.C. Converse house, with wicker furniture, Greenwich, Connecticut, 1908. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Porch of E.C. Converse house, with wicker furniture, Greenwich, Connecticut, 1908. The Conyers Farm estate, designed by Donn Barber c1904, was owned by businessman Edmund C. Converse

Porch with wicker furniture, and view over lawn to home of Edmund... Greenwich, Connecticut, 1908
Porch with wicker furniture, and view over lawn to home of Edmund Cogswell Converse, Greenwich, Connecticut, 1908. The Conyers Farm estate, designed by Donn Barber c1904

Wickerwork Washbasket, 1808/47. Creator: Joshua Cristall
Wickerwork Washbasket, 1808/47

Wickerwork N°5
Thoth Adan

Wickerwork N°4
Thoth Adan

Wickerwork N°3
Thoth Adan

Wickerwork N°2
Thoth Adan

Wickerwork N°1
Thoth Adan

Swinoujscie, Poland (formerly Swinemunde in Prussia)
Bathers with their marvelous wickerwork seats on the beach at the Baltic Sea Coastal resort of Swinoujscie, Poland (formerly Swinemunde in German Prussia) Date: 1905

The Parable of the Sower sowing Seeds

Handmade Baskets for sale. Agiassos, Mytilini, Lesbos, Greece

The Bunnies ride into a big stone Date: 1924

The Bunnies ride down the hill in a basket Date: 1924

Portuguese woman poultry seller, Lisbon, Portugal Date: circa 1895

Studio photo, Seated woman with painted backdrop Date: circa 1890

Illustration, Knights at Arms, boys fighting using household objects Date: 1930s

A Wholesale Distributor, Covent Garden Market, London, by Hablot K Browne (Phiz) Date: 1862

The Market Porter, Covent Garden Market, London, by Hablot K Browne (Phiz) Date: 1862

The Gamekeeper Date: 19th century

Basket Woman in Covent Garden Market, London
The Basket Woman, Covent Garden Market, by Hablot K Browne (Phiz) Date: 1862

Mr Bun the Baker

Master Gammon the Grocer's Son

Cunard White Star, RMS Queen Mary, Garden Lounge

The Hop Garland, painted by W F Witherington RA
The Hop Garland, painting by W F Witherington RA - an idyllic hop-picking scene in Kent Date: 1834

Settlers hut, Ural Mountains Region, Russia, 1912 (photo)
5320241 Settlers hut, Ural Mountains Region, Russia, 1912 (photo) by Prokudin Gorskii, Sergei Mikhailovich (1863-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: from separate colour glass negatives)

Wicker Cradle, c. 1937. Creator: Vincent P. Rosel
Wicker Cradle, c. 1937

Traveling Basket, c. 1938. Creator: Vincent P. Rosel
Traveling Basket, c. 1938

A Mother Feeding her Child (The Happy Mother), 1707. Creator: Willem van Mieris
A Mother Feeding her Child (The Happy Mother), 1707

Basket, c. 1937. Creator: Gordena Jackson
Basket, c. 1937

Kelmscott Manor: Road and Entrance, 1896. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Kelmscott Manor: Road and Entrance, 1896. Lantern slide

Wicker Basket, c. 1939. Creator: Bisby Finley
Wicker Basket, c. 1939

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"Wickerwork: A Timeless Craft Weaving Stories Across Continents" Step back in time to the Women's Institute activities during the First World War, where skilled hands meticulously wove intricate patterns of wickerwork. From the West End Hotel in Bangalore, Karnataka, India to the Welsh Coracle boats and even on the picturesque island of Santorini in Greece, this ancient craft has left its mark across continents. Imagine a little girl with kittens nestled snugly in a basket on a postcard, capturing a moment of innocence and joy. Or picture a young crofter with his loyal dog by his side amidst the rugged landscapes of Shetland, Scotland - both connected through their shared appreciation for wickerwork. Misfitz - Spoony brings forth whimsical memories as we recall a mischievous dog carrying a basket filled with vibrant flowers on a birthday card. And who can forget that enchanting image of an Auvergne woman collecting walnuts while showcasing her mastery over this age-old technique? From Trinity College of Music in London to homes adorned with woven wonders worldwide, wickerwork transcends boundaries and generations. It evokes nostalgia when we think about Woman with Dogs 1929 or smile at the sight of a tabby cat cuddling its tiny kitten within a cozy basket. Wickerwork is more than just an art form; it is an embodiment of human creativity and resilience. As it continues to grace our lives today, let us celebrate this timeless craft that connects us all - weaving stories from different corners of our world into one beautiful tapestry.