A BRAINTREE basket weaver has created a giant replica of King Charles III's coronation crown to celebrate the new monarch. 

Essex is set to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III with the rest of the country on Saturday, May 6.Braintree and Witham Times: Replica - crown replica created by Braintree basket weaverReplica - crown replica created by Braintree basket weaver (Image: John Mclellan)

Chelmsford will welcome the new King with a giant wicker crown in the centre of the city made by a Braintree artist.

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The replica crown is the work of Deb Hart, 61, a skilled florist and horticulturalist living in Bocking.Braintree and Witham Times: Celebration - Crown at the Chelmsford roundaboutCelebration - Crown at the Chelmsford roundabout (Image: John McLellan)

The wicker crown stands 15 feet tall and is turning heads at a roundabout where it is surrounded by spring flowers.

Deb says there is a specially made metal frame at the centre of the crown, which has enabled her to weave her magic around it.Braintree and Witham Times: Roundabout - Crown is placed in the centre of a major roundabout in the city centreRoundabout - Crown is placed in the centre of a major roundabout in the city centre (Image: John McLellan)

She said: "It took me some six weeks to weave it. It's made of five different types of basket-weaving willow which comes from Somerset.

"I often get commissions to weave all sorts of structures, but this is the most challenging yet."Braintree and Witham Times: Artist - replica crown is the work of Deb Hart 61, a skilled, trained florist and horticulturalists living in Bocking, EssexArtist - replica crown is the work of Deb Hart 61, a skilled, trained florist and horticulturalists living in Bocking, Essex (Image: John McLellan)Braintree and Witham Times: Show-stopping - Deb is proud of the history of Great Britain and its Royal heritageShow-stopping - Deb is proud of the history of Great Britain and its Royal heritage (Image: John McLellan)

There are 30 large parts used to construct the crown, which were made by Deb at her home workshop.

She said: "When I put the crown together on the roundabout, I had to weave the very top parts where the arms of the crown meet the cross, and also the bottom on site.Braintree and Witham Times: Weaver - crown is composed by 30 large pieces, which were put together by the basket weaverWeaver - crown is composed by 30 large pieces, which were put together by the basket weaver (Image: John McLellan)

"I got a few strange looks when I was doing this, but now I'm really pleased with the replica crown."

Deb has been basket weaving for 30 years and has developed a thriving business with her skills. 

Other large pieces she has made include two replica battle tanks to mark Victory in Europe Day in 2020.Braintree and Witham Times: Replica - The wicker crown stands 15 feet tall and is certainly turning heads Replica - The wicker crown stands 15 feet tall and is certainly turning heads (Image: John McLellan)

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She is proud of the history of Great Britain and its royal heritage.

Deb said: "I particularly love anything to do with history. It gives me great pleasure to create unique and special pieces.Braintree and Witham Times: Happy - Deb Hart has been basket weaving for 30 years and has developed a thriving business with her skillsHappy - Deb Hart has been basket weaving for 30 years and has developed a thriving business with her skills (Image: John McLellan)Braintree and Witham Times: Talented - the artist made other large pieces including two replica battle tanks to mark VE Day 2020Talented - the artist made other large pieces including two replica battle tanks to mark VE Day 2020 (Image: John McLellan)

"I love the fact we still have a Royal Family and all the pageantry involved, so I'll certainly be watching the coronation on television and I'm glad to have done my bit toward the celebrations."