Made in collaboration with basket maker Joe Hogan these lamp shades are made from Irish willow and woven by hand. Willow having such phenomenal attributes should be used by designers more than it is at present. Ireland’s mild climate, rich soil and geographical position make it ideally situated to produce willow in abundance. Hogan, who has gained international recognition for his basket making is based on the shores of Lough Na Fooey, in the Connemara region of Ireland, has 27years of experience in growing his own willow and making baskets.