Go Willow!
Golden Bay Co-operative of Weavers
Go Willow! is a co-operative of Golden Bay weavers: Nicola Basham, Hazel Pearson and Susie Toder. We weave collaboratively and flexibly - weaving in and out of the many aspects of our lives.
Our aim is provide beautifully crafted willow coffins, stunning sculptural work, delightful everyday basketry and to run weaving workshops to enthuse others with the craft and the material.
Winter Special ! Making a Living Willow Playhut!
Last year, playhuts were made wih 50 large willow rods in 3 schools - Motupipi School, Central Takaka School (see below) and the Takaka Playcentre. The kids were involved in the design and the construction and they now have a year-round domed hut to play in - a leafy shelter in summer and an open hut in winter. This year we have had a number of enquiries for rods, and we have harvested and sold all our large 2.5 metre rods - but if you want to be put on the mail list for next year, please contact us.
Our speciality is coffins:
Our particular speciality is willow coffins: for burials, cremations and of course, natural burials. They are beautifully crafted, made in Golden Bay (New Zealand), attractive and organic. This particular coffin (WWLR1210)has a willow lid with a central ridge made from recycled rimu. Go to www.gowillow.co.nz/coffins to see the other colours and sizes which are in stock for immediate delivery.
Brand new willow urns:
These ashes urns are brand new, with lots of choices and the ability to personalise them. They are mostly made from willow with turned wooden lids and some incorporate fabrics and shells. They are an unusal and attractive way of celebrating the life of a person and they have a double-layered cotton bag for the ashes. Go to www.gowillow.co.nz/coffins to see other colours and shapes and prices.
We also make baskets or art pieces on commission