{"product_id":"traditional-eastern-european-herb-drying-basket-handwoven-willow-tray","title":"Traditional Eastern European Herb Drying Basket - Handwoven Willow Tray","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStraight from Eastern Europe: this authentic handwoven willow basket was traditionally crafted for drying herbs, flowers, and grains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shallow, wide form with an open weave allows maximum airflow — essential for properly drying herbs without molding. The tight spoke-and-weave construction and sturdy twisted handles reflect generations of folk craft. You’ll see beautiful natural variation in the willow, from deep espresso to golden honey tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Traditional herb, flower, and seed drying basket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Handwoven in Eastern Europe using old-world techniques \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Natural willow and rattan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Approx. 21\" diameter x 3\" deep — ideal size for drying small bundles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Lightweight, approx. 2 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: New. Artisan made. Food-safe natural materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross Eastern Europe, shallow willow trays like this have been used for centuries to dry medicinal herbs, culinary herbs, mushrooms, and grains. The open weave promotes air circulation while the raised sides keep herbs contained. Handles allow you to move the tray to follow the sun or bring it in at night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to use it:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHerb drying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Spread fresh herbs in a single layer. Place in a warm, dry, well-ventilated spot out of direct sun.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eDisplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: When not in use for drying, it’s stunning wall art. Hang in a kitchen, pantry, or apothecary-style space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eServing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Use as a rustic bread basket or harvest tray.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring a piece of living folk tradition into your home. Perfect for herbalists, gardeners, homesteaders, and anyone who loves authentic, functional craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackbird Vintage Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48853418246395,"sku":"HERBBASKET","price":125.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0362\/9645\/8379\/files\/FullSizeRender_3513313c-a0a7-492a-8d31-42df9bdd074b.heic?v=1778536252","url":"https:\/\/www.blackbirdvintage.com\/products\/traditional-eastern-european-herb-drying-basket-handwoven-willow-tray","provider":"Blackbird Vintage Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}