{"product_id":"fishing-creel","title":"Oak Swill Fishing Creel with Oak Bark Tanned Leather Strap and Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis Oak Swill Fishing Creel is made by Simon Cooper, The Bumbling Basketeer, at his workshop in Scotland, near Perth. Swill basket making is a critically endangered craft, with only a small handful of makers now able to produce these traditional baskets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThese fishing creels echo the ones that accompanied anglers to Scottish rivers and lochs for generations. Built to withstand the elements, they were designed to carry the day's catch whilst keeping hands free for wading and casting. The open weave allows water to drain naturally, while the robust construction means they've outlasted most modern fishing gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eToday, this creel makes a faithful companion for fishing trips, or a striking piece of functional heritage for the home. Fill it with kindling by the fire, or let it hold market pickings in the kitchen. Either way, you're carrying a piece of Scotland's craft legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eMaking swill baskets is a long and laborious process, involving splitting wood along the grain, cleaving, dressing, and weaving each piece by hand, echoing the methods passed down by the last remaining swill makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBy purchasing Simon's work, you are supporting a critically endangered craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coppiced oak, boiled and woven with peeled hazel handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e circa 36cm at widest point, 22cms tall. Adjustable strap circa 120cms-145cms total length \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon Cooper, The Bumbling Basketeer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53910105456963,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0229\/7923\/files\/Photoroom_004_20251203_1305452.jpg?v=1764770999","url":"https:\/\/btfjhp-bv.myshopify.com\/products\/fishing-creel","provider":"The Haud","version":"1.0","type":"link"}