Journal – "Weaving Words"
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...
People Gathered by Basketry: World Wicker and W...
People from around the world gather every four years in Poland to weave baskets together.Beyond language, respect is shared through hands, materials, and the quiet intensity of making.
Called by Baskets: World Wicker and Weaving Fes...
In August 2023, we traveled to Poznań, Poland, to take part in the 5th World Wicker and Weaving Festival for the first time in four years. From live basket-weaving competitions...