To Bee or not to Bee Wall Tile

Terracotta wall tile.

This design is based on the traditional skep. These baskets were made of coiled grass or straw with a small entrance hole. The bees create their honeycomb structure inside. However, the removal of honey was difficult and the development of wooden hives took their place. 'To bee or not to bee' is a play on words from Shakespeare's Hamlet. Although bee populations are in decline research is hopeful of reversing this trend.

Fixing Points: the holes either side of the skep
Dimensions: 10cm x 10cm