Traditional Sussex Flower Trug

Handcrafted Sussex Flower Trug, beautifully designed for gathering, displaying and transporting freshly cut blooms with timeless elegance.

£150.00

Delivered by Royal Mail within 2-3 working days

Out of stock

Made from sweet chestnut and recycled cricket bat willow, locally and sustainably sourced.
Handcrafted in Sussex, England

Flower No.6: 510mm x 280mm
Flower No.7: 580mm x 410mm

England, UK

Delivered by Royal Mail within 2-3 working days. You will be asked for proof of age at the point of delivery. Returns within 30 days, see our refund policy for more details.

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The perfect home for every freshly cut bloom

Handcrafted by artisan trug makers in a Herstmonceux workshop established in 1899, the Traditional Sussex Flower Trug is purpose-built for flower lovers. Its elegant, open design allows stems to rest naturally without being crushed, making it ideal for cutting flowers in the garden, transporting delicate blooms and creating beautiful seasonal displays. As practical as it is beautiful, it's equally at home in the garden, greenhouse or home.

Made in Sussex from sustainably coppiced English sweet chestnut and recycled cricket bat willow, every Flower Trug reflects generations of traditional craftsmanship. Lightweight yet remarkably strong, it's designed to protect your flowers while offering the durability expected from a genuine Sussex Trug. Every trug is backed by a lifetime repair service, ensuring it can be enjoyed for decades.

Every Traditional Sussex trug is handcrafted using locally sourced sweet chestnut and willow. Sweet chestnut poles are coppiced during winter before being split, seasoned, shaved, steamed and bent to form the handle and rim. Willow, reclaimed from offcuts produced by the cricket bat industry, is cut, shaved and soaked before being expertly fitted into the frame. The result is a beautifully balanced trug that celebrates traditional British craftsmanship while providing the perfect basket for harvesting and displaying flowers for generations.

Buy once. Treasure forever

Crafted for lifetime in the garden, not just for a season

A Traditional Sussex Trug is more than a garden basket, it's a piece of British artisanship. Handcrafted in Sussex from sustainably sourced English sweet chestnut and willow, each trug is built to last for generations and backed by a lifetime repair service. While cheaper alternatives may save money upfront, a genuine Sussex Trug offers lasting quality, timeless design and a heritage that's impossible to replicate.

The perfect partner

The Sussex Trug

Makers of the traditional Sussex trug since 1899

British craftmanship

Every Sussex Trug is handcrafted by skilled artisan trug makers in a historic Herstmonceux workshop established in 1899. Using traditional techniques passed down through generations, each trug is individually made rather than mass produced, resulting in a beautifully finished basket that reflects over a century of British craftsmanship and heritage.

Sustainably Made. Built to Last

Crafted from sustainably coppiced English sweet chestnut and recycled cricket bat willow, every trug is made with longevity in mind. The natural materials provide exceptional strength while supporting sustainable woodland management and reducing waste. Backed by a lifetime repair service, these are heirloom-quality baskets designed to be repaired, reused and enjoyed for generations.

Designed for Everyday Use

Lightweight, durable and remarkably versatile, Sussex Trugs are made to work as hard as you do. Whether you're harvesting vegetables, carrying flowers, collecting produce, transporting tools or creating beautiful home displays, their timeless design combines practical functionality with effortless style. From garden to greenhouse to kitchen, a Sussex Trug is a trusted companion for every season.

A word from the expert

The trug I trust

There's something incredibly satisfying about gathering flowers in a trug that was designed specifically for the job. The open shape protects delicate stems beautifully, and it looks just as good sitting on the kitchen table as it does in the garden. It's one of those pieces that combines function with genuine craftsmanship, and I know I'll be using it for years to come.