Simon Cooper, The Bumbling Basketeer
Maker of oak swill baskets (a critically endangered craft) and handmade brushes and brooms
About Simon
Simon creates traditional oak swill baskets using split wood techniques, reviving one of Scotland’s rarest heritage crafts. Working with oak and hazel, he cleaves, dresses, and weaves each piece by hand, echoing the methods passed down by the last remaining swill makers. His work blends utility with quiet beauty, rooted in the rhythms of rural craftsmanship. Oak swill basketry is a critically endangered craft.
Simon also hand makes gorgeous brushes and brooms. These aren't brush for hiding away - hang them by their handles and brighten up your kitchen, workshop or garden.
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Regular price£80.00 GBPRegular priceSale price£80.00 GBP Save £-80.00 GBP (%)Unit priceperScottish Oak hen basket bag Simon Cooper, The Bumbling Basketeer
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Regular priceFrom £295.00 GBPRegular priceSale priceFrom £295.00 GBPUnit priceperScottish Oak Bottle Basket Bag Simon Cooper, The Bumbling Basketeer
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Regular price£170.00 GBPRegular priceSale price£170.00 GBP Save £-170.00 GBP (%)Unit priceper16” Scottish Oak Swill Basket with peeled hazel handle Simon Cooper, The Bumbling Basketeer
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Regular price£140.00 GBPRegular priceSale price£140.00 GBP Save £-140.00 GBP (%)Unit priceper13” Scottish Oak Swill with hazel handle Simon Cooper, The Bumbling Basketeer
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Regular price£170.00 GBPRegular priceSale price£170.00 GBP Save £-170.00 GBP (%)Unit priceper16" Scottish Oak basket with hazel ribs and 2 willow hoops Simon Cooper, The Bumbling Basketeer
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Regular price£12.00 GBPRegular priceSale price£12.00 GBP Save £-12.00 GBP (%)Unit priceperHandmade Miniature Brush (made to order) Simon Cooper, The Bumbling Basketeer
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Regular priceFrom £33.00 GBPRegular priceSale priceFrom £33.00 GBPUnit priceperHandmade Tampico Bench Brush (made to order) Simon Cooper, The Bumbling Basketeer
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Regular priceFrom £40.00 GBPRegular priceSale priceFrom £40.00 GBPUnit priceperHandmade Hand Broom (made to order) Simon Cooper, The Bumbling Basketeer
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Regular priceFrom £30.00 GBPRegular priceSale priceFrom £30.00 GBPUnit priceperHandmade Arenga Bench Brush (made to order) Simon Cooper, The Bumbling Basketeer
About the maker: Simon Cooper, The Bumbling Basketeer
Simon creates traditional oak swill baskets using split wood techniques, reviving one of Scotland’s rarest heritage crafts. Working with oak and hazel, he cleaves, dresses, and weaves each piece by hand, echoing the methods passed down by the last remaining swill makers. His work blends utility with quiet beauty, rooted in the rhythms of rural craftsmanship. Oak swill basketry is a critically endangered craft, with only a couple of people practicing the craft in the UK.
In the workshop with Simon
A shave horse, used for thinning the oak until it is flexible enough to be woven
An oak swill basket, in progress
One of Simon's handmade bench brushes
Oak swill basket weaving is a critically endangered craft, with only a couple of makers left in the UK.
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