Traditional Sussex Trug Baskets
Our workshop and shop are located on the edge of the village of Herstmonceux in East Sussex. It has always been a family run business since its founder, Reuben Reed came here in 1899. He was succeeded by two further generations. Everyone who has lived in this house has been involved in the manufacture or sale of trugs.
Garden Accessories
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Handpainted The Truggery Mug
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Foraging Pocket Guide by Marlow Renton and Eric Biggane
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Evelyn's of Sussex hand care
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Garden Twine on a Salvaged Bobbin
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Rolled Beeswax Candles
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Three Spools of Tiny Twine Set
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Back-orders
Due to high demand we are very low on stock. We are, however, accepting back-orders for our No. 3, No.4, and No.6 Garden Trugs, as well as 10 inch Round Trugs. Delivery is expected within 2-3 weeks in general, and 3-6 for No. 6 Garden Trugs.
What are Sussex Trugs?
A Sussex Trug is a wooden frame basket almost peculiar to a small region in East Sussex. The handle and rim are of locally coppiced Sweet Chestnut, body is formed of willow boards and the feet should be of the same willow.
Traditionally used by local farmers and market gardeners for harvesting produce, measuring and feeding livestock they are now more generally used in the home and garden.

Trug making: the traditional way
All our Sussex Trugs are made in the traditional way, starting with cleaving, shaving and steaming Sweet Chestnut poles then nailing in shaved willow boards and finishing them with 'feet' or 'straps'. Apart from the introduction of a mechanical saw in the 1930s, the tools and methods we use remain unchanged from those used for hundreds of years.
The Sussex Trug: Form, Function and Craft
An in-depth book, taking a look into the history of the Trug. Written by Sarah Page, with a foreword from Ray Mears.
Enter discount code "form-and-function" at checkout to get £5 off when spending over £30.
