Why use a willow basket for mushrooms?

Mushrooms need air. In plastic bags they warm up, sweat and spoil quickly; in an open willow basket they stay cool and firm, and debris and spores fall through as you walk.

Which size mushroom basket should I choose?

A medium basket suits most walks and stays comfortable on the arm when full. Choose a large one if you pick for preserving or forage in good seasons.

How do I look after a willow basket?

Keep it dry and out of strong, direct heat. Brush off dust, wipe it with a damp cloth when needed and let it dry in the air. Willow that dries out completely can become brittle, so an occasional light misting with water keeps it supple.

Willow mushroom baskets

Mushroom picking is a national pastime in Latvia, and the willow basket is its tool. An open weave lets air through so mushrooms stay firm instead of sweating, and soil and spores can fall out on the walk. These baskets are woven by the Tutāns family from their own willow, in sizes from a small forest basket to a large one for a good autumn.

€ 59.00

Mushroom baskets

Pinumu Pasaule

KG5 Mushroom basket

€ 79.00

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As a gift

Mushroom baskets as a gift

For anyone who forages, a proper willow mushroom basket is a gift they will take on every walk for decades. Pair it with a small knife and a field guide for a complete present.

Why foragers use a willow mushroom basket

The makers

Pinumu Pasaule, Rīga and Smārde parish, Latvia

Questions and answers

Why use a willow basket for mushrooms?: Mushrooms need air. In plastic bags they warm up, sweat and spoil quickly; in an open willow basket they stay cool and firm, and debris and spores fall through as you walk.
Which size mushroom basket should I choose?: A medium basket suits most walks and stays comfortable on the arm when full. Choose a large one if you pick for preserving or forage in good seasons.
How do I look after a willow basket?: Keep it dry and out of strong, direct heat. Brush off dust, wipe it with a damp cloth when needed and let it dry in the air. Willow that dries out completely can become brittle, so an occasional light misting with water keeps it supple.