Esme crafted this replica of a traditional German basket as part of her training in Germany. It is characteristic of her passion for drawing on ancient weaving traditions to create contemporary pieces.

Height 33 cm
weight 22 cm
Length 35 cm

This woven dish with a hexagonal pattern is based on traditional Japanese basketry weaves. Esme draws her inspiration not only from the rich European tradition of basket weaving but also from other countries, resulting in the creation of contemporary, innovative pieces.

Height 22 cm
weight cm
Length 6 cm

This handbag was designed and hand-woven from willow rods especially for Meesterlijk, the Dutch Arts and Crafts fair, where it received the curator’s distinction. Esme enjoys making aesthetic, high-quality products, creating a bridge between traditional techniques and contemporary designs, often working with artists, designers, museums or customers to provide truly unique pieces.

Height 15 cm
weight cm
Length 6 cm

Many people consider baskets to be warm, appealing features of their homes. For this reason, Esme had the idea of using this material to craft these attractive urns, designed to hold the ashes of loved ones.

Height 33 cm
weight cm
Length 21 cm

Esme based this brown willow handbag on a 200-year-old woven basket design. She developed the model for a fashion show in 2015. As much in its design as in its purpose, the bag is characteristic of Esme’s desire to push past the conventional limits associated with basket weaving to achieve greater creative freedom.

Height 17 cm
weight 12 cm
Length 25 cm