Our purchase shipped quickly, even with the holiday, and arrived when expected. The shipping box was a bit battered from transit, but the sturdy, well-built basket inside was in perfect condition. It... See more
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John's baskets are beautiful products - I received one last year for Christmas and use it daily for harvesting produce from my veggie patch. Decided to buy one this year for my Mum and am sure she wil... See more
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This is the eighth basket I have bought from John, some I have given as presents and some I use. The quality is consistent and the pricing very fair. Why would anyone buy a basket made in China when y... See more
Received both baskets within 48hrs in completely recyclable packaging. Highly delighted with the quality & finish of both( so much so I have been in contact with John to have another basket made). In... See more
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Scottish Basket maker with stock of traditional baskets such as log baskets, baskets for clothes, shopping baskets, garden baskets. Available for custom made basket work.
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51 Wellgatehead, ML11 9AA, Lanark , United Kingdom
- 07745862758
- john@johncowanbaskets.co.uk
- www.johncowanbaskets.co.uk
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Highly recommend
As always from John, great service and a beautifully hand crafted basket. Thank you John, I highly recommend
24 July 2026
Beautiful baskets
28 July 2026
Superb log basket
Superb log basket, exactly as described on the website. I feel fortunate to have local craftspeople making quality items from local resources.
Delivery was prompt, and the basket well packaged in recyclable materials.
23 July 2026
Lovely well made basket!
19 July 2026
Beautiful basket and it smells amazing
Beautiful basket and it smells amazing! I cannot wait to use it for the apple harvest! :)
13 July 2026
Great product, great service.
Received the notification that the basket was able to be ordered, did so, and received it within days. Delighted with the product and the service!
6 July 2026
Delivered quickly
Delivered quickly. Quality product. The personalised note from John was a lovely touch too. Highly recommend him.
2 July 2026
Beautifully Crafted and Feels Wonderful in Hand
I was drawn to the craftsmanship and deep traditions of your basketmaking and the hope of getting the perfect garden gift for my sister in time for her birthday. Your ordering system and delivery service were remarkably efficient, less than two days from payment to her doorstep. "Beautifully made and feels wonderful in the hand", said she! Thank you.
3 July 2026
Delighted with my waste paper basket
Delighted with my waste paper basket. Elegant, well made and strong, and arrived quickly with no fuss
26 May 2026
Beautiful hand crafted basket
Excellent product, handcrafted and beautiful. This basket is going to be a joy to use every day. Well packaged.
26 May 2026
Love this basket and very responsive…
Love this basket and very responsive seller.
Great to support traditional crafts in UK.
I think the handle size and weight on the Norfolk is perfect.
26 May 2026
Arrived in good time and very pleased…
Arrived in good time and very pleased with the basket, excellent quality.
7 May 2026
Beautiful basket
Beautiful basket, arrived quickly.
Using it to take wet washing outside to be hung up. Takes 1 large load of washing.
11 May 2026
Beautiful handmade basket
Beautiful handmade basket. Speedy delivery. Excellent delivery timescale and communication.
7 April 2026
Great craft products, excellent service
Excellent products, beautifully made and a seamless ordering and delivery process. Recommend this company.
30 March 2026
Excellent quality
20 March 2026
Quality craftsmanship
John’s baskets are beautifully made, postage and delivery a doddle it arrived in 3 days. This one is for my granddaughter to collect Easter eggs on Sunday. My hope is that she’ll use it every year and then be able to put her pegs in it when she has a home of her own. She will be 1 tomorrow! Trust the product 💗
23 March 2026
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