Western Red Cedar Bark Basket collection by Nick McMillen is a set of 4 square based baskets, made using the inner bark from cedar trees (Thuja plicata). They vary in size from a smaller 25cm diameter to a larger 55cm.
Nick creates elaborate patterns influenced by scientific advances in biology, mathematics and physics. By merging these concepts with primitive technologies, he wants to explore the advantages and disadvantages of our modern world.
Nick McMillen is a botanical artist and basket maker. For his basket making and weaving, Nick specialises in using tree barks, mainly sweet chestnut bark (Castanea sativa), and western red cedar bark (Thuja plicata). He works closely with woodland owners to harvest his materials as part of their management plans using low impact techniques. All the harvested material is prepared on site and then stored until needed. Nicks weaving techniques and basketry is mainly influenced by North West Canadian cedar weavers and American cane and ash splint basketry. But he is always on the hunt for interesting ideas from basket weavers all over the world.
Material: Western Red Cedar Bark Basket Inner bark of cedar (Thuja plicata), iron vinegar
Dimensions:
Varying sizes. Diameter: 25cm, 35cm, 55cm
Care Instructions: Dust with a feather duster
