Journal – "Weaving Words"
A Light Toward the Future: World Wicker and Wea...
The final moments of the 5th World Wicker and Weaving Festival in Poland unfolded with emotion, celebration, and a sense of deep connection. From the award ceremony—where skill and dedication...
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...