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Baby Check and Pairing with Plait Handles

Name: Baby Check and Pairing with Plait Handles
Brand: C -ET- C
Price: 245.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£245.00

One of one baby rush handbag in a combination of pairing and check weaves. The handles are plaits which are integrated into the bag’s body.

Rush weaving and basketry is an endangered craft in the UK, with very few practitioners remaining. Ella fell in love with rush the first time she worked with it and describes her creative process as a collaboration between herself and the material. As no human is the same, neither are the rush stems and Ella chooses to respect each one, working symbiotically with the plant to craft each piece.

MATERIALS:

100% British Rush. The colour of the rush will slowly mellow to a more golden tone over time. Wipe with a damp cloth to clean and leave to air-dry. As this is an organic product, ensure it is not stored in damp conditions. If the bag ever feels like it is becoming too brittle, you can spray lightly with water and leave to air dry.

MEASUREMENTS:

17cm high (not including handles), 25cm total height, 18cm wide, 6.5cm deep.

Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.

This item is shipped directly by Ella from her North London studio.

No returns but exchanges welcome.

Free shipping on all UK orders.

Free shipping on all international orders over £150.

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Sustainability is central to everything we do at C -et C.

From the materials we source to the way each piece is thoughtfully designed, we’re committed to creating products that are not only beautiful but built to last.

We work closely with a community of independent artisans, each selected for their dedication to quality and craft. Every item is made with care, intention, and a deep respect for the environment.

Ella Merriman is an artist, designer and craftswoman based in East London. She works predominantly in rush, a traditional basket weaving material, to create pieces that she describes as being ‘love letters to Mother Earth’.

Her process of creation is a collaboration between the artist and material. As no human is the same, neither are the rush stems and Ella chooses to respect each one, working symbiotically with the plant to craft her pieces.

Ella is the winner of the Basketmakers' Award 2024.

Rush weaving and basketry is an endangered craft in the UK, with very few practitioners remaining.

Ella fell in love with rush the first time she worked with it and describes her creative process as a collaboration between herself and the material.

As no human is the same, neither are the rush stems and Ella chooses to respect each one, working symbiotically with the plant to craft each piece.

"I see my process as a collaboration with the material and so I try to make intuitively, working with the rush stems that are available. I am really enjoying researching the history of rush basketry and have discovered that my local library has several incredible books on the subject."