Hopewood Baskets
Hopewood Baskets craft stunning sculptural vessels that enrich living spaces and routines, bringing nature into the modern home. Founded by Sarah Loughlin and Marcus Wootton, this Worcestershire-based studio create their intricate baskets from British willow, honouring time-old practices of weaving.The name Hopewood pays tribute to the natural materials they use within their work, and celebrates the hopeful experience of making. Their commitment to sustainability manifests through every moment in the process, working exclusively with natural materials to create pieces truly made to last. The willow used in their work is of basketry grade, cultivated in their own beds in Worcestershire and supplemented by Somerset-sourced willow for beautiful variations in colour and shape.
The nature of their materials creates a seasonality in their production, making each year’s collection feel like a new discovery in their beautiful variations of colour and form. So much time is poured into each basket — the beautiful and refined resulting forms are a meeting of their ongoing individual explorations into the art of weaving.
With a background in Fine Art, Sarah has a City and Guilds in Basketry and has studied under master basketmakers, including Jenny Crisp, to continue a legacy of this British craft. Previously working in Antiques, Marcus’ background lies in restoration, a lifelong love of uncovering how beautiful objects are made. Together, Hopewood demonstrates a shared intimate understanding of their material, with each piece celebrating the natural beauty and versatility of handwoven British willow.
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Handwoven willow Vessel 6 is a tall, narrow basket form created by Hopewood using handwoven British willow. With its sculptural proportions and subtle tapering, the piece reflects a balance between functionality and quiet visual rhythm. Its understated surface variation and precise weave highlight the sensitivity of the makers’ approach to form and material.
Hopewood was founded by Sarah Loughlin and Marcus Wootton in Worcestershire. Drawing on backgrounds in fine art, basketry, and restoration, they craft contemporary vessels using time-honoured weaving techniques. Their willow is either grown on-site or sourced from Somerset, ensuring both sustainability and tonal richness in their work. Each basket is the result of careful, seasonal making, celebrating the inherent beauty and structure of British-grown materials.
Origin: British
Period/Style: Contemporary British Craft
Date: 2024
Material: Handwoven willow
Dimensions: 43cm height x 38cm width
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This solid weave storage basket by Hopewood is crafted from British willow using traditional techniques. With its robust structure and generous proportions, the piece is designed for everyday use while retaining the sculptural refinement characteristic of Hopewood’s work. The dense weave and natural material palette highlight the studio’s commitment to utility, craftsmanship, and form.
Founded by Sarah Loughlin and Marcus Wootton, Hopewood is based in Worcestershire and rooted in a deep understanding of natural materials and heritage craft. All willow used in their work is either grown in their own beds or responsibly sourced from Somerset. Each piece reflects a seasonal rhythm of making and an enduring respect for the traditions of British basketry.
Origin: British
Period/Style: Contemporary British Craft
Date: 2024
Material: Handwoven willow
Dimensions: 49cm height x 48cm width
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