In the UK, willow would be the first choice for such a basket.
Here in Andaluciá, it is both scarce and brittle and unsuitable for weaving.
Bramble is however abundant.
The first stage is to remove the fearsome spines of Spanish blackberry.
Following the stages shown above it’s possible to make a simple and very rustic container.
As ever there is so much to learn.
I was mainly using last year’s vines, which have toughened over the winter rendering them less flexible.
In another few weeks, the fresh stems will be available for harvest and these will make a much cleaner basket.
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