Skeps around the world

The editor thanks all those who submitted photos, though some were too small for reproduction. One of the best sites to see the extent of skep beekeeping is Mike Alber’s Facebook Group that has nearly 3000 members world wide. A special mention must be given to Kovács Tibor. His range of basketry and weaving projects are numerous and varied; a very imaginative and gifted craftsman.

Daniel de Rycker, Belgium.

Annie Tremblay, Costa Rica.

My first skep, Tim Whiitington, Massachusets, USA.

Macedonian ‘Trimka' skep - Gareth John.

Stipica Cicak, Slovakia.

‘Le Petit Beefest’ Creuse, France, organised by Karin Maassen and Adam Wright.

Ferry Schutzelaars’ Apiary, Harlem, Holland - Susan Knilans and Jacqueline Freeman. 8. Greek Skep, John Phipps.

Chris Park’s apiary, England.

Macedonia - from the documentary ‘Honeyland’.

A variety of skeps, Tinus Kolsters, Holland.

Annie Tremblay - finds it easier to make long coils of straw rope and then stitching them together.

Skep tools, Mike Albers, Holland.

Skep making workshop in France. Jan Micheal. 15. Kovács Tibor, Hungary.