Because baskets finally disintegrate if used often, gathering a collection of old baskets together to exhibit alongside work being created now is not an easy task. Despite this, a superb little exhibition of baskets which provides a glimpse of the both traditional basketmakers' skills and the creative skills of the Oxford Basketmakers is now on show at the Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock.

By exhibiting both old and new, it's easy to see how the traditional techniques and designs have influenced today's more artistic basket maker. Take the piece woven by Shuna Rendel and Ruth Stungo's twisted sculpture in what appears to be white plastic both were inspired by a 20th-century kneeler made for the Stonesfield slate miners and it shows. Unfortunately, none of the modern works has information about the materials used to weave it, and attendants on the day of my visit had not been briefed, which is unfortunate. So much more could be gained from viewing the modern abstract pieces if the materials were detailed.

While it was fairly obvious, for instance, that Alison Berman's delightful hanging bird cage, complete with birds and flowers, was made from wire, identifying the medium used by Shuna for her superb modern piece named Mineeler was difficult. One could but guess. But the collection of older pieces is well documented and fascinating. Dominating the little upstairs room in which they are assembled is an invalid carriage used in 1914-15 by injured soldiers in Clanfield. There is also a splendid basket designed to carry umbrellas woven from willow and a bee skep made from straw and split brambles. A cherry-picking basket is on show too; it comes complete with a metal hook which could be used to secure it to a branch.

A third room adjoining the display of modern works in the Garden Gallery displays baskets you are invited to touch. It's here that the secrets to basket weaving are displayed, together with local materials and some tools. This exhibition continues along with Oxfordshire Baskets Now, until Sunday, July 23. Oxfordshire Baskets Then, continues until October 8. And in the garden you can enjoy the sight of a giant basket placed in the middle of the lawn and filled with flowers. This piece, entitled The Big Basket, has been designed and made by Matthew Lewis. Entrance to the exhibitions is free.