Apple Laundry Basket (W121)
Catalogue Record
Collection
Maker
Lois Walpole
Title
Apple Laundry Basket
Made in
London
Date
1995
Description
Basket made of coiled cardboard and string with apple juice cartons as a central theme and structure on the front and back, with a lid with a wooden stick to act as the handle.
Materials and techniques
The front and back were assembled first by arranging the cartons in circles. They were then stitched together. Two side panels were made next. Then all sections were joined together with coiled cardboard. The lid was made by layering card and shaping it then an edging strip was stitched on and the hole for the lid cut out.
Dimensions
width: 68cm
depth: 52cm
height: 84cm
Object number
W121
Category
References
Amanda Fielding - Interwoven: Objects, Baskets, Forms (1999)
Crafts Council Objects of Desire: Apple Laundry Basket by Lois Walpole
Crafts Council Objects of Desire: Apple Laundry Basket by Lois Walpole
Maker's statement
It was one of the first pieces I made after deciding to only use recycled or found materials that I felt did everything I wanted visually and practically. I still feel it is a very good piece.