Journal – "Weaving Words"
Bringing the Demonstration Works to Completion:...
As the live competition reaches its most intense stage, each bundle of raw material begins to take on the unmistakable presence of a basket.We watch makers move into finishing work—drying,...
Neighboring Countries of Poland: World Wicker a...
At the World Wicker and Weaving Festival, exhibitions and sales booths were presented not only by the host country, Poland, but also by many neighboring nations. From Ukraine’s powerful straw...
Time with Serfenta at the Poznań Botanical Gard...
During the World Wicker and Weaving Festival 2023 in Poland, we met with Serfenta, a group supporting basket makers across the country.Between a cattail workshop and a small exhibition at...
The German Exhibition: World Wicker and Weaving...
At the World Wicker and Weaving Festival 2023 in Poland,we encountered the German team’s exhibition—a space shaped by formal basketry education,bold willow-based designs,and an ongoing search for how basket making...
The Swedish Exhibition: World Wicker and Weavin...
Basketry is one of the oldest forms of handcraft in the world, deeply shaped by climate, materials, and everyday life.In this part of our festival report, we explore the Swedish...
The Streets of Poznań: World Wicker and Weaving...
During the days of the festival, our time was filled with competitions and exchanges, leaving little room for sightseeing. Even so, the streets, public transport, and everyday scenes of Poznań...