• Catherine and Christophe's work balances traditional techniques with a contemporary sensibility
• They cultivated and harvested their own willow for decades
• They have been working together since their teenage years

Catherine and Christophe Romand have worked side by side since the late 1970s. Initially trained in rattan furniture making, Catherine then turned to basketry, where she met Christophe, who taught her the craft. Before pursuing their own work as a duo, they spent 30 years working in a basketmaking atelier. Christophe has focused his career on technical excellence, earning the title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France in traditional basketry. Catherine has gradually turned towards artistic basketry, exploring the potential of willow beyond its traditional uses and forms. Their complementary qualities have enabled them to continually expand the boundaries of their practice. From functional objects to sculptures, their creations draw on ancestral techniques to bring a sense of movement and lightness to basketry.