Espartos Manolito
Weaving baskets in peace
Cestería con calma
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What motivates me?
What are we up to? Restoring the authentic by replacing plastics with plants from our local environment, and bringing them back into our daily lives. In the face of the climate crisis and environmental degradation, I'm helping with a shift towards sustainable practices and a counterculture that rejects mindless consumerism.
I believe that natural materials like wicker, esparto grass, palm, reeds, and rushes can offer beautiful, practical, and innovative solutions for the future.
I'm guided by a passion for my craft, harvesting plants with respect and care, just as the masters before us did. I work with joy, striving to leave a mark of love and dedication on every stage of the process.
Join me on my journey to recover the authentic and make sustainable living a part of everyday life.
The fruits of my labor
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Customer Testimonials
Never had a better egg basket than this. Getting on for 3 years now, I use it every day for the eggs from my dozen backyard hens. It holds about 20 eggs no problem. And even better, Manu taught my daughter how to make a basket. We need more people like Manu in the world, living and working with nature. He avoids mechanisation without compromising on quality. Espartos Manolito is proof that making things by hand is not a step back to the Stone Age. Far from it. Bueno - Valderrobres
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Contact me
Contact me via old fashioned email!
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My workplace
Independent businesses in Valderrobres, Teruel, selling local organic produce and artisanal craft work
Giner - local hams and cheeses
Fernando - vegetables
Morrocan - fruit, veg and exotic pulses
Inspira - vegan eco restaurant and music bar
Tips
You may not want to buy a basket from me or book a course, but if you find my articles of value, or you just want to offer some moral support and encouragement, try zapping me a few sats from your lightning wallet! Thanks.
Tips the "old way" - full lightning address with alternative QR code
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My Terms of Trade
Baskets and custom creations
- For a custom basket or similar, I require a 25% deposit, non-returnable, as it secures my services right away. However I reserve the right to return your deposit at my discretion, if I have not acquired any materials or started work on it when you cancel.
- If I am making something for you, I will keep you informed of progress.
- You can collect orders from my workshop. However you must contact me in advance, because I could be anywhere!
- If you want me to ship your order I will need full payment or the balance in full before I despatch the item.
Basket-weaving courses
- I usually hold classes or do demonstrations at fairs within Aragón and Catalonia. However I can travel anywhere in Spain to share my knowedge, if my fees are covered, of course.
- If you want me to run a basket-weaving course for you, I require a deposit of 25% to secure my services. It is non-returnable outside of the legally required window in Spanish Law.
- The balance must be paid in full on arrival at the course venue.
- I am a great believer in transparency and both parties must communicate any changes in arrangements in a timely manner. Bad news is far better than no news!
- I will confirm my arrival 2 days before the agreed date and, barring a catastrophe, you can count on me turning up on time.
Payment
I accept € payments:
- cash, Bizum or bank transfer. (Ask for my bank account details)
- card payment (Coming soon Zaprite and Strike)
Bitcoin lightning payments are priced at 10.7% less than the equivalent € price.
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