What Makes Underwater Weaving's Kits Different

UWW basket weaving kits are more than just a set of materials—they’re invitations to slow down, create with purpose, and connect to a tradition through a modern lens. Designed to be both elevated and accessible, each kit blends timeless craft with contemporary form.

What truly sets them apart is the booklet inside: a beautifully crafted guide that feels as much like a keepsake as it does a set of instructions. Unlike most kits, which often rely on technical diagrams or sparse text, their guides include clear words, process photos, and original hand-drawn illustrations, making the experience intuitive, tactile, and deeply enjoyable.

Learning a craft should be a pleasure, not a puzzle. From the first step to the final tie-off, every element is designed with care, so whether you're a first-time maker or a seasoned hand, the rhythm of weaving becomes something you look forward to. A meditation. A memory. A joy.

ABOUT UNDERWATER WEAVING STUDIO

Underwater Weaving is a basket atelier, creative weaving studio, and community. They make hand-woven, one-of-a-kind contemporary baskets for the trade, retail, and private commission. Through group weaving gatherings, they endeavor to revive the craft of basketry, encourage creative freedom, and offer access to meditation by connecting the hands, heart, and mind with natural materials.

Founder Erin Pollard observed the craft of basketry as a child, watching her mother weave and teach workshops in Maine.  After almost two decades working in fashion in New York, and long after her mother retired, Erin began weaving her own path. Through sharing her woven art, it became clear that many others were seeking an antidote to modern day ennui; a way to reclaim their hands. Soon, Erin and her mother began designing and creating together and Underwater Weaving Studio was born.