Dave's custom wicker baskets are unique one of a kind creations. From client concept to completion all work is done at our home/shop in Bog Walk Jamaica. If there is a wicker basket you would like us to build for you. Please see Contact page. Shipping is extra and depending on where you live we will provide you with a quote. This particular basked was shipped priority post from Linstead Post Office for only $45 US and arrived in the US in 3 days.
Testimonial:Hi Ruth & David: Yes the basked arrived the end of last week in fine condition. As you can see, it is a perfect fit! We are delighted. I will be sure to pass your information on to my friends. Thank you very much for a job well done! Regards, Dave
Our client was inspired by this design which he saw at a car show in the US. He was looking for something like this and found our site on the internet.
This is the drawing he sent us to see if we could build this basket. The following images show a progression of the work from start to finish.
Wood framework and start of the wrap.
Plywood bottom in place and start of the ribs.
Start of the wicker work.
It's coming along great.
Look at all that withes. Check out the page "what is withes"
Several days later.
Later still.
Getting close now.
Buckle to close it up.
Finished.
Finished.
The hinges are brass.
Another view.
Detail.
View of top - back.
View of front hinged flap.
Basket installed by client on his 1910 Model A Ford.
Happy client.
Happy client.