South Down Trug, size 4
£95.00
notes
Handmade by a team of skilled craftspeople, this South Down Trug in natural (Rother) has been traditionally styled in a beautiful manner, paying homage to the original designs. Stylish and durable, it is perfect for carrying produce and flower cuttings from your garden to the kitchen and is a wonderful heirloom piece to be passed down through the generations.
Dimensions
40cm (1ft 4in) x 23cm (9in)
Features
notes
Handmade by a team of skilled craftspeople, this South Down Trug in natural (Rother) has been traditionally styled in a beautiful manner, paying homage to the original designs. Stylish and durable, it is perfect for carrying produce and flower cuttings from your garden to the kitchen and is a wonderful heirloom piece to be passed down through the generations.
Insights
During the 19th century, Sussex-man, Thomas Smith, revolutionised the gardening scene with the innovative trug. They became so popular even Queen Victoria bought them as gifts for the royal family! Crafted using the same traditional techniques, these contemporary Sussex trugs extend the legacy of this garden essential and remain an ever-valuable tool for the discerning gardener.
Details & Care
- Handmade from European Birch
- Secured with brass screws and copper tacks
- Signed and dated by the maker
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