Weave and twist and master the techniques of traditional Irish craft in this introduction to the wonderful world of willow weaving.
The creel basket is a symbol of Irish craft. In this film, Bernard ‘Brandy’ McManus, a proponent of this ancient skill, demonstrates the ways of the willow basket weaver. Unlike other forms of woven basket, Brandy shows how the creel was made upside down, the strong and flexible willow being bent into place, creating a durable, yet elegant basket that was often used for carrying turf, or logs.