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Antler Basket - Ribbed Appalachian Style

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:25:04 -0500

$150.00
Antler baskets are woven intuitively - I don't know the exact form it will take when I start, but I know it will be large and great looking and that it will take me around 10 hours to complete. I give them a thick rim with extra stout reinforcement at the rim - these antlers are 4-5 times heavier than the actual basket.

Ribs are added all over the place - giving the basket very firm structure. Once the basket is done, it has to be decided how to keep it from falling over by the weight of the antlers - for this basket, wooden rings have been tied on after wrapping them with suede. They look like feet - adding a touch of whimsy and they allow the basket to sit well.

Reed is used for the basket and cane for the lashings. This one is woven in natural reed and a generous helping of space-dyed reed in Burgundy, gold and green.

Measurements are estimated:
Height (including handle) - 16"
Width - 16"
Length - 21"

Note - I use only naturally shed antlers, gathered legally in Oregon.

Large TOTE Basket with Cotton Strapping

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:25:04 -0500

$48.00
Width - Top - 8 x 12.5
Bottom - 5.5 x 13
Height - 9.25"

Height of strap from top of basket to top of strap - 15.25"

Large tote to haul your gear in style. Pack it full of books, lunch, a change of clothes, and your little dog,too...

Woven in natural reed with dyed reed accent in black and red. A piece of seagrass garnishes the rim to hide the works below. Tightly lashed with narrow cane binding.

Straps are cotton webbing - thick and sturdy. They run in a continuous loop down the basket and across the bottom, so they brace the whole load in the basket and look gorgeous while doing so...

Bottom of the basket is woven closed to protect your belongings. Keep your basket clean by removing dirt and dust whenever it appears. This will extend the life of your basket, which is already expected to be quite long.

Onion Storage - Dark Brown Small to Medium with Leaves all Around

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:25:03 -0500

$25.00
Dark Brown is back! This listing is for the smaller onion baskets in dark brown, garnished with leaves all the way around the top. Now, with the dark brown rush, I can make them with the big tough leaves again.

This basket was originally inspired by a custom order for a customer who wanted to keep a smaller amount of onions on hand and have room to toss in some garlic as well. It turned out so well that I kept selling my prototypes to other customers. By the time the original customer arrived to pick up her basket, it had become a regular item. These baskets hold about 7 or 8 average sized onions and you can throw in some garlic and shallots.

This basket is also woven in a twine weave, using the tough fiber rush material from the larger version. It is about half the volume of the larger basket. The opening is much wider and the sides straight up and down without the kidney shape of the larger basket. The handle is bound with the smallest size rush for well finished, durable handles.

The bottoms of these baskets are actually flat, or close enough that they will sit when full of onions. They do better with air circulating all around, but since this is a smaller basket, it is less likely that your onions will go bad if you choose not to hang it up.

Specific measurements vary, and currently, the leafy ones are shorter and wider than the others - about 8 inches across the top and bottom and is about 3.5 to 4 inches tall. There is approximately the same volume in all of these baskets, but there is some variety in the actual dimensions.

Garlic Baskets Storage Baskets Light Brown

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:25:03 -0500

$12.00
Garlic baskets are approximately 6" high and 5" across, with a 4" opening. Variations are due to handcrafting. Garlic is easily dropped in and retrieved.
* Loosely woven in an open twined pattern, to allow air to circulate around produce.
* The material is called "fibre rush", a tightly twisted brown paper product, intended for use in woven chair seats. I've found it to be amazingly durable and have had the same garlic basket hanging in my kitchen since 2001.
* It's best not to immerse them in water, but they can be spot cleaned, dusted, and quickly brushed with a slightly damp sponge, then air dried.

Handles are bound to avoid twisting. Currently these garlic baskets are plain and beadless, but can be produced with a leafy, beaded garnish at your request. These are just the light brown garlic holders. Dark brown is currently unavailable for garlic.

Each garlic basket is different in subtle ways , but generally, they have a bulb shape and are fairly standard in size now. Satisfaction is guaranteed.

Dark Brown Large Twined Baskets for Onion Storage

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:24:23 -0500

$27.00
10-12" high plus 4.5" for the handle (handles vary somewhat in height)
9" wide tapering to a 5-6" opening

You can put Walla Wallas in here or just fill it with your favorite onions or even potatoes. Use your imagination - fill it with oranges or get one with a wide opening and use it for newborn photography.

As in our other onion baskets, the material is called "fibre rush" - essentially a tightly twisted brown paper. I've found it to be amazingly durable and have had garlic and onion baskets, woven from fiber rush, hanging in my kitchen since 1997. I still have a few of the light brown onion baskets, but this is for the newly restocked dark brown, plain without leaves.

* It's best not to immerse these in water, but they can be spot cleaned, dusted, and quickly brushed with a slightly damp sponge, then air dried. A friend has a set of these for onion and garlic and they've hung in his kitchen since 2001, with no problems.

Handles are bound to avoid twisting. These heavy-duty handles should help to extend the life of the basket. Current stock is mostly plain, without beads, but if you would like one with a little leaf and bead garnish, just ask and I'll see what I can do.

Each onion basket is different in subtle ways , but generally, they have a bulbous/baglike shape and are fairly standard in size now. Satisfaction is guaranteed.

Ribbed Basket SGM8 LARGE Appalachian Basket in Seagrass

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:23:58 -0500

$48.00
Opening - 10 x 11 inches
Base - approx. 13 x 14 inches
Total Height - 11.5 inches

The handle part of the twisted frame here is made out of "Datu", a type of reed that still has the skin on and is a golden, light brown. It has a stunning contrast next to just about anything that is woven into a basket. The god's-eye lashings are tightly wrapped in cane - the tough outer skin of the same reed that is used for the ribs. The shiny, smooth skin is a lovely contrast against the rustic seagrass used in the body of the basket. The weaving starts off with an inch of contrasting dyed reed in a space-dyed combination called "Victorian" (wine,green,gold), before giving way to the seagrass for the rest of the weaving. Seagrass is imported, but very much like grass I have harvested on the beach in Manzanita OR.

Very sturdy - with 24 ribs, between the frame, this basket is large and has a pleasing shape that sits almost flat - a modest and classic "egg" basket. This style evolved from it's function as a service basket - hauling goods to and from the farm (handy at the market). The haunches sit well on a hip when it is full. This one sits well on your counter or display shelf or you could hang it from the ceiling as part of a collection. It could hold your knitting or...?

This one is large and the handle and frame have been built up with extra reed to give it strength and longevity. Take good care and it will be an heirloom.

What's the big deal with ribs and why does it matter how many are worked into a basket? Well, the ribs give the Appalachian style basket its structure. I struggle with my students every summer when they want to limit their basket to as few ribs as possible. It takes some patience and determination to learn to add ribs, although it is accomplished easily enough with enough patience and determination. Kids tend to want instant gratification and want their baskets woven in a hurry. I tell them they can rush through their basket, and still take it home to show off with pride, but if it doesn't have enough ribs, it's not going to last long and will not be heirloom quality. Some of my larger baskets have 24 or more ribs.

Wicker Wall Basket Sienna Brown

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:23:58 -0500

$22.00
Height - front 7.5in
back 9.5in
Opening 6in.
Handle Height 4"

Cone shaped hanging basket- higher in back, with a pleasing shape. Reddish Sienna brown band is higher in the back and shaped narrower and 2" lower in the front - offset by bands of thick seagrass and embellished with a 2.25" Abalone disk. Dangling from the disk is a mother of pearl crescent moon with hematite stars and chips. Basket tapers to a pointed bottom. Handle is bound with fiber rush to give it durability.

Small Market Basket with Ceramic Heart and Wood Handle

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:23:58 -0500

$20.00
Yeah, I know - it's sooooo cute. Even better, I've still got 2 of them in stock.

The basket base is about 4 x 8.5 and stands about 4 inches tall, and stands more like 7 inches when you add in the handle. Handles are hardwood finished with either a clear wood finish or a beeswax feeder finish. The baskets have also been finished with a clear wood finish to help protect them from daily grime. The bases are woven with a solid, filled pattern.

Each basket has a space dyed triple stripe and a lovely ceramic heart buckle. Currently available are:

A - Country Garden stripe with Forest Green heart
B - Country Garden stripe with Cranberry heart

These are lovely and wonderfully functional. The best part is the affordable price.

Condiment Baskets - Salt and Pepper

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:23:58 -0500

$18.00
Ships with shakers in a fitted box and basket separate, for easier packing and gift-wrapping.

Adorable set of salt/pepper shakers in a little handled basket. The shakers are replicas of classic Mason Ball jars that stand 2.75 inches tall and have a 1.25 inch footprint each. The baskets are about 2.25 inches tall and 2.5 x 4 inches at the top opening and are about 2x3 at the base on the outside - narrower on the inside to hug the contents. With the handle, it stands barely 5" tall. The shakers nestle comfortably in the basket and have a woven-in separator to keep them in the basket (except for the one that wove up so snug that it needed no separator).

Classic wire bail handle has a comfortable unfinished wooden grip at the top. Baskets are a handwoven miniature with a couple rows of colorful reed added near the top. Colors vary - midnight blues (range of blues), country garden (blues, purple, green - although I can't guarantee that this small amount of reed used will have all the colors)and Earth tones. You can choose or be surprised.

The handle is a convenient feature for carrying room-to-room or counter-to-table - my own set ends up all over the house.

Small Light Brown Onion Basket - Pantry storage, kitchen storage, for onions and garlic

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:21:56 -0500

$20.00
This basket was inspired by a custom order for a customer who wanted to keep a smaller amount of onions on hand and have room to toss in some garlic as well. It turned out so well that I kept selling my prototypes to other customers. By the time the original customer arrived to pick up her basket, it had become a regular item.

This one is also woven in a twine weave, using the tough fiber rush material from the larger version. It is about half the volume of the larger basket. The opening is much wider. The handle is a twisted version using slightly smaller rush and bound with the smallest size rush for well finished, durable handles. This listing is for the light brown fiber rush.

The bottoms of these baskets are not flat, but if you fill them with onions, they will sit on a counter. They do better with air circulating all around, but since this is a smaller basket, it is less likely that your onions will go bad.

Remember that this basket (or any basket, really) should never sit in water. It can be cleaned/dusted with a slightly damp sponge, but should hang to dry.

Currently, these baskets are woven from the lighter shade of Kraft brown fiber rush. The dark brown rush may be restocked over the next month, unless my supplier is out of that fiber.

Height - 6-7"
Width - 7-8"

Ribbed Basket SGM7 Medium Sized Appalachian Basket in Seagrass

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:21:56 -0500

$30.00
Opening - 7" x 8"
Base - about 10"
Total Height - 8.5

The handle part of the twisted frame here is made out of "Datu", a type of reed that still has the skin on and is a golden, light brown. It has a stunning contrast next to just about anything that is woven into a basket. The god's-eye lashings are tightly wrapped in cane - the tough outer skin of the same reed that is used for the ribs. The shiny, smooth skin is a lovely contrast against the rustic seagrass used in the body of the basket. The weaving starts off with an inch of contrasting dyed reed in a space-dyed combination called "Victorian" (wine,green,gold), before giving way to the seagrass for the rest of the weaving. Seagrass is imported, but very much like grass I have harvested on the beach in Manzanita OR.

Very sturdy - with 14 ribs, between the frame, this basket has a pleasing shape that sits on its "haunches" - a modest and classic "fanny" basket. This style evolved from it's function as a service basket - hauling goods to and from the farm (handy at the market). The haunches sit well on a hip when it full. Sits well on your counter or display shelf or you could hang it from the ceiling as part of a collection. Will make a beautiful basket for bread or rolls at a holiday table.

What's the big deal with ribs and why does it matter how many are worked into a basket? Well, the ribs give the Appalachian style basket its structure. I struggle with my students every summer when they want to limit their basket to as few ribs as possible. It takes some patience and determination to learn to add ribs, although it is accomplished easily enough with enough patience and determination. Kids tend to want instant gratification and want their baskets woven in a hurry. I tell them they can rush through their basket, and still take it home to show off with pride, but if it doesn't have enough ribs, it's not going to last long and will not be heirloom quality. Some of my larger baskets have 24 or more ribs.

Reed Garlic Baskets in Smoked Brown - Garlic storage for kitchen, pantry, garage

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:09:03 -0500

$10.00
* Garlic baskets are approximately 5-6" high, 3.5 - 4" across, with a 3-4" opening, with current selections favoring the larger dimensions as given. Variations are due to handcrafting. They are a nice rounded shape with plenty of room for the garlic to plop in and room for 2-4 bulbs, depending on bulb size. They have been developed to a fine, functional and beautiful utility basket.

Features of this reed garlic basket:
* Woven with natural smoked reed - a warm dark brown
* Loosely woven in reed in an open twined pattern, to allow air to circulate around produce.
* Sturdy fiber rush handle with bindings for extended use.
* These are easily cleaned with a dip in water, soap when necessary, rinse, then air dry. Avoid a harsh exposure to sunlight.

Each garlic basket is different in subtle ways and may not exactly look like the picture (some have a shorter collar at the neck, handles vary in length and overall shape varies from basket to basket. Satisfaction is guaranteed.

SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL TO PROTECT AGAINST DAMAGE

Tote with Hardwood Handle

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:14:06 -0500

$48.00
Top (opening) - 7.5 x 10.25
Bottom dimensions - 4.5 x 12.5
Height of basket - 9"
Height of handle - 5"

Lovely large tote woven in basketry reed with a band of birch, bordered by blue space dyed reed. The top of the rim has an inlay of seagrass to hide the works below. The border is lashed with narrow cane.

The bottom of this basket is woven closed to keep all your belongings inside. The basket is firm and will protect whatever you put in it.

The hardwood handle is an antique that I inherited from an old handle maker who died and left a lot of the handy things behind. It has been finished with beeswax feeder finish and can be kept in condition with an occasional treatment of feeder finish or any kind of wood cleaner that will feed and maintain the finish.

Onion Storage Baskets Dark Brown -Totally Leafy for the Onion Fan or Productive Gardener

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:58:03 -0500

$35.00
10-12" high plus 4.5" for the handle (handles vary somewhat in height)
9" wide tapering to a 5-6" opening

You can put Walla Wallas in here or just fill it with your favorite onions or even potatoes. Use your imagination - fill it with oranges or request one with a wide opening and use it for newborn photography.

As in our other onion baskets, the material is called "fibre rush" - essentially a tightly twisted brown paper. I've found it to be amazingly durable and have had garlic and onion baskets, woven from fiber rush, hanging in my kitchen since 1997. I still have a few of the light brown onion baskets in stock, but this is for the newly restocked dark brown, in the almost plain version - with a leafy garnish all the way around the opening. The leaves are individually cut and trimmed.

* It's best not to immerse these in water, but they can be spot cleaned, dusted, and quickly brushed with a slightly damp sponge, then air dried. A friend has a set of these for onion and garlic and they've hung in his kitchen since 2001, with no problems. So, it's not just happening in my kitchen. Even a guy, a notorious slob, btw, can hang up an onion basket and enjoy it for years.

Handles are bound with a smaller grade of fiber rush to avoid twisting. These heavy-duty handles should help to extend the life of the basket.

Each onion basket is different in subtle ways , but generally, they have a bulbous/baglike shape and are fairly standard in size now. If you need more baskets than I have listed on this ad, just email your needs and I will post more. Satisfaction is guaranteed.

Onion Storage Light Brown Fiber Rush

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:41:57 -0500

$27.00
10-12" high plus 4.5" for the handle (handles vary somewhat in height)
9" wide tapering to a 5-6" opening

This is quite a bit larger than last year's onion basket. You can put Walla Wallas in here or just fill it with your favorite onions or even potatoes. Use your imagination - fill it with oranges or get one with a wide opening and use it for newborn photography.

As in our other onion baskets, the material is called "fibre rush" - essentially a tightly twisted brown paper. I've found it to be amazingly durable and have had garlic and onion baskets, woven from fiber rush, hanging in my kitchen since 1997. There are still about 6 of these lighter brown baskets. When they're gone, we'll be back to just the dark brown.

* It's best not to immerse these in water, but they can be spot cleaned, dusted, and quickly brushed with a slightly damp sponge, then air dried. A friend has a set of these for onion and garlic and they've hung in his kitchen since 2001, with no problems.

Handles are bound to avoid twisting. These heavy-duty handles should help to extend the life of the basket. Current stock is mostly plain, without beads, but if you would like one with a little leaf and bead garnish, just ask and I'll see what I can do.

Each onion basket is different in subtle ways , but generally, they have a bulbous/baglike shape and are fairly standard in size now. Satisfaction is guaranteed.

Garlic Baskets - Plain reed for kitchen storage, pantry, garage

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:41:57 -0500

$10.00
Garlic baskets are approximately 5-6" high and 4-5" across, with a 3.5-4" opening. Variations are due to handcrafting. Garlic is easily dropped in and retrieved. Hang on a cuphook under your cupboard near your cutting board. These are similar to my fiber rush garlic baskets, but have no beads or leafy decorations. You might choose this model if you want a more robust and unadorned basket for your kitchen.

* Loosely woven in an open twined pattern, to allow air to
circulate around produce.
* Material is natural basket reed imported from Asia, easily cleaned in water and air dried. This reed is heavier and thicker than my other reed garlic baskets.
*Handles are twisted fiber rush, because it has proven to be far more durable for handles under stress.

Each garlic basket is different in subtle ways , but generally, they have a bulb shape and are fairly standard in size now. Picture shows the bulb shape and another shape that is flat on the bottom for sitting on the counter instead of hanging under the cupboard.

US shipping is by Priority Mail. International orders ship at the lowest available rate. Satisfaction is guaranteed.

Dark Brown Onion Storage Basket With Garnish - Small for Average Onion Consumers - Add garlic and shallots...yumm

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:28:29 -0500

$22.00
Dark Brown is back! This listing is for the smaller onion baskets in dark brown, garnished with 2 or 3 leaves, with or without beads (you may specify). You could specifically ask for a particular number of leaves, but I sort of create them intuitively, each basket being a bit different from the others. Some have 2 leaves, some 3 and some have an additional pair or two of tiny leaves emerging from the beads.

This basket was inspired by a custom order for a customer who wanted to keep a smaller amount of onions on hand and have room to toss in some garlic as well. It turned out so well that I kept selling my prototypes to other customers. By the time the original customer arrived to pick up her basket, it had become a regular item. These baskets hold about 7 or 8 average sized onions and you can throw in some garlic and shallots.

This one is also woven in a twine weave, using the tough fiber rush material from the larger version. It is about half the volume of the larger basket. The opening is much wider and the sides straight up and down without the kidney shape of the larger basket. The handle is bound with the smallest size rush for well finished, durable handles.

The bottoms of these baskets are actually flat, or close enough that they will sit when full of onions. They do better with air circulating all around, but since this is a smaller basket, it is less likely that your onions will go bad if you choose not to hang it up.

Specific measurements vary, but this basket is about 6-7" across the top and bottom and is about 4 or 5 inches tall. There is approximately the same volume in all of these baskets, but there is some variety in the actual dimensions.

Dark Brown Onion Storage Baskets -With Leaves and Beads for the Onion Fan or Productive Gardener

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:05:19 -0500

$28.00
10-12" high plus 4.5" for the handle (handles vary somewhat in height)
9" wide tapering to a 5-6" opening

You can put Walla Wallas in here or just fill it with your favorite onions or even potatoes. Use your imagination - fill it with oranges or request one with a wide opening and use it for newborn photography.

As in our other onion baskets, the material is called "fibre rush" - essentially a tightly twisted brown paper. I've found it to be amazingly durable and have had garlic and onion baskets, woven from fiber rush, hanging in my kitchen since 1997. I still have a few of the light brown onion baskets in stock, but this is for the newly restocked dark brown, in the almost plain version - with a leafy garnish and, if you would like, a bead or two(let me know).

* It's best not to immerse these in water, but they can be spot cleaned, dusted, and quickly brushed with a slightly damp sponge, then air dried. A friend has a set of these for onion and garlic and they've hung in his kitchen since 2001, with no problems. So, it's not just happening in my kitchen. Even a guy, a notorious slob, btw, can hang up an onion basket and enjoy it for years.

Handles are bound with a smaller grade of fiber rush to avoid twisting. These heavy-duty handles should help to extend the life of the basket. Current stock is mostly plain, without beads, but if you would like one with a little leaf and bead garnish, just ask and I'll see what I can do. Special orders on garlic and onion baskets are welcomed.

Each onion basket is different in subtle ways , but generally, they have a bulbous/baglike shape and are fairly standard in size now. Satisfaction is guaranteed.

Dark Brown Medium Twined Baskets for Onion Storage

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:18:06 -0500

$20.00
Dark Brown is back! This listing is for the smaller plain onion baskets in dark brown.

This basket was inspired by a custom order for a customer who wanted to keep a smaller amount of onions on hand and have room to toss in some garlic as well. It turned out so well that I kept selling my prototypes to other customers. By the time the original customer arrived to pick up her basket, it had become a regular item. These baskets hold about 7 or 8 average sized onions and you can throw in some garlic and shallots.

This one is also woven in a twine weave, using the tough fiber rush material from the larger version. It is about half the volume of the larger basket. The opening is much wider. The handle is bound with the smallest size rush for well finished, durable handles.

The bottoms of these baskets are actually flat, or close enough that they will sit when full of onions. They do better with air circulating all around, but since this is a smaller basket, it is less likely that your onions will go bad if you choose not to hang it up.

Specific measurements vary, but this basket is about 7-8" across the top and bottom and is 3.5 - 5" tall. There is approximately the same volume in all of these baskets, but there is some variety in the actual dimensions.

Wicker Wall Basket Smoke Brown Reed With Abalone Shell

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:47:55 -0500

$22.00
Height - front 7.5in
back 9.5in
Opening 6in.
Handle Height 3"

Cone shaped hanging basket- higher in back, with a pleasing shape. A band of color in Smoked brown reed is higher in the back and shaped 2" lower in the front - offset by bands of thick seagrass and embellished with a 2.25" Abalone disk. Basket tapers to a pointed bottom. Handle is bound with fiber rush to give it durability. This very versatile basket can hold onions in the kitchen, socks in the bedroom or hang near the front door to keep track of outgoing mail. Made with heirloom quality, designed to outlive the maker.

Wicker Wall Basket Jeweltone Accents and Abalone Shell

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:22:14 -0500

$22.00

Height - front 7.0in; back 9.5in
Opening 5 x 6in.
Handle Height 2.5"

Cone shaped hanging basket- higher in back, with a pleasing cone shape. A band of color in jeweltone spacedyed reed (purple, blue and green)is higher in the back and shaped 2" lower in the front - offset by bands of thick seagrass and embellished with a 2.25" Abalone disk. Basket tapers to a pointed bottom. Handle is bound with fiber rush to give it durability. This very versatile basket can hold onions in the kitchen, socks in the bedroom or hang near the front door to keep track of outgoing mail. Made with heirloom quality, designed to outlive the maker.

Ribbed Basket SGM6 Medium Appalachian Basket in Seagrass

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:09:58 -0500

$36.00
Base width - 10.5 inches
Opening width - 7.25 x 8
Total Height - approx. 9"

The handle part of the twisted frame on this medium sized basket is made out of "Datu", a type of reed that still has the skin on and is a golden, light brown. It has a stunning contrast next to just about anything that is woven into a basket. The god's-eye lashings are tightly wrapped in cane - the tough outer skin of the same reed that is used for the ribs. The shiny, smooth skin is a lovely contrast against the rustic seagrass used in the body of the basket. The weaving starts off with approximately an inch of earthtoned reed (green,brown,gold), before giving way to the seagrass. Seagrass is imported, but very much like grass I have harvested on the beach in Manzanita OR.

Very sturdy - with 18 ribs, between the frame, this basket has a pleasing shape that sits on its "haunches" - this one is a classic "fanny" basket with each side being a distinctive "cheek". This style evolved from it's function as a service basket - hauling goods to and from the farm (handy at the market). The haunches sit well on a hip when it is full. This basket sits well on your counter or display shelf or you could hang it from the ceiling as part of a collection.

This basket is a classic in style, beautiful in form and should prove to be an heirloom.

What's the big deal with ribs and why does it matter how many are worked into a basket? Well, the ribs give the Appalachian style basket its structure. I struggle with my students every summer when they want to limit their basket to as few ribs as possible. It takes some patience and determination to learn to add ribs, although it is accomplished easily enough with enough patience and determination. Kids tend to want instant gratification and want their baskets woven in a hurry. I tell them they can rush through their basket, and still take it home to show off with pride, but if it doesn't have enough ribs, it's not going to last long and will not be heirloom quality. Some of my larger baskets have 24 or more ribs.

Ribbed Basket SGM5 Medium Large Ribbed Appalachian Basket in Seagrass

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:43:49 -0500

$36.00
Base width- about 12"
Width at opening - 9.5 x 10
Height from bottom center to top of handle - approx. 9.5"

The handle part of the twisted frame here is made out of "Datu", a type of reed that still has the skin on and is a golden, light brown. It has a stunning contrast next to just about anything that is woven into a basket. The god's-eye lashings on this basket are just beautiful - flat and tight and are tightly wrapped in cane - the tough outer skin of the same reed that is used for the ribs. The shiny, smooth skin is a lovely contrast against the rustic seagrass used in the body of the basket. The weaving starts off with about 2 inches of jewel-toned dyed reed for accent, before giving way to the seagrass. Seagrass is imported, but very much like grass I have harvested on the beach in Manzanita OR.

Very sturdy - with 18 ribs, between the frame, this basket has a pleasant flat shape shape that sits well - a modest and classic "fanny" basket - more like what is known as an "egg" basket. This style evolved from it's function as a service basket - hauling goods to and from the farm (handy at the market). It will still sit comfortably on a hip when it has a heavy basketful. This basket sits well on your counter or display shelf or you could hang it from the ceiling as part of a collection. It's just the right size to hold a knitting project (nothing bigger than a light sweater).

What's the big deal with ribs and why does it matter how many are worked into a basket? Well, the ribs give the Appalachian style basket its structure. I struggle with my students every summer when they want to limit their basket to as few ribs as possible. It takes some patience and determination to learn to add ribs, although it is accomplished easily enough with enough patience and determination. Kids tend to want instant gratification and want their baskets woven in a hurry. I tell them they can rush through their basket, and still take it home to show off with pride, but if it doesn't have enough ribs, it's not going to last long and will not be heirloom quality. Some of my larger baskets have 24 or more ribs.

Seagrass Ribbed Basket - Appalachian Melon or Egg Basket SGM4

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:36:08 -0400

$35.00
Ribbed Basket SGM4

Base width - approx. 12"
Width at opening - 8.5 x 9.5
Height from bottom to top of handle - 10"

Basket's frame is constructed with tightly woven god'seye lashings in cane rattan (outer skin of reed). This medium to large sized basket has 22 ribs within it's structure of 2 hoops. A band of undyed reed woven beneath the lashings gives way to a balance of natural seagrass. Frame is made of Datu rattan - a honey toned, reedy vine, twisted in several layers to make a thick hearty handle.

This one turned out classically beautiful, "egg basket style" sitting flat and balanced. This is a tightly woven and sturdy basket with heirloom potential (the rest is up to you!)

What's the big deal with ribs and why does it matter how many are worked into a basket? Well, the ribs give the Appalachian style basket its structure. I struggle with my students every summer when they want to limit their basket to as few ribs as possible. It takes some patience and determination to learn to add ribs, although it is accomplished easily enough with enough patience and determination. Kids tend to want instant gratification and want their baskets woven in a hurry. I tell them they can rush through their basket, and still take it home to show off with pride, but if it doesn't have enough ribs, it's not going to last long and will not be heirloom quality. Some of my larger baskets have 24 or more ribs.

Seagrass Ribbed Basket - Appalachian Melon or Egg Basket SGM2

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:24:07 -0400

$32.00
Width at opening - 8.0 x 8.0
Height from bottom to top of handle - 8"
Base width - approx. 10"

Basket's frame is constructed with tightly woven god'seye lashings in cane rattan (outer skin of reed). This medium sized basket has 14 ribs within it's structure of 2 hoops. A band of undyed reed woven beneath the lashings gives way to a balance of natural seagrass. Frame is made of Datu rattan - a honey toned, reedy vine, twisted in several layers to make a thick hearty handle.

The shape of this somewhat rounded on each side of the bottom, giving it more of a butt shape, but not in an exaggerated way. It could have many uses, including dinner rolls for a holiday meal.

What's the big deal with ribs and why does it matter how many are worked into a basket? Well, the ribs give the Appalachian style basket its structure. I struggle with my students every summer when they want to limit their basket to as few ribs as possible. It takes some patience and determination to learn to add ribs, although it is accomplished easily enough with enough patience and determination. Kids tend to want instant gratification and want their baskets woven in a hurry. I tell them they can rush through their basket, and still take it home to show off with pride, but if it doesn't have enough ribs, it's not going to last long and will not be heirloom quality. Some of my larger baskets have 24 or more ribs.

Small to Medium Ribbed Appalachian Melon or Egg Basket SGM1

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:16:22 -0400

$29.00
Ribbed Basket SGM1

Very cute basket made in the style of the traditional Appalachian melon basket, also known as a ribbed basket.

Width at opening - 8.5 x 9.5
Height from bottom to top of handle - 10"

Basket's frame is constructed with tightly woven god'seye lashings in cane rattan (outer skin of reed). This medium sized basket has 14 ribs within it's structure of 2 hoops. A band of undyed reed woven beneath the lashings gives way to a balance of natural seagrass. Frame is made of Datu rattan - a honey toned, reedy vine, twisted in several layers to make a thick hearty handle.

The bottom of this basket is somewhat rounded on the sides, but it fits mostly flat on the table and is well balanced. Also an excellent bread or roll basket for the holiday table.

What's the big deal with ribs and why does it matter how many are worked into a basket? Well, the ribs give the Appalachian style basket its structure. I struggle with my students every summer when they want to limit their basket to as few ribs as possible. It takes some patience and determination to learn to add ribs, although it doesn't take long to figure out for most people. Kids tend to want instant gratification and want their baskets woven in a hurry. I tell them they can rush through their basket, take it home to show off with pride, but if it doesn't have enough ribs, it's not going to last long and will not be heirloom quality. Some of my larger baskets have 24 or more ribs.

Door Basket - Smoke Brown with Oak Handle

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:38:56 -0400

$22.00
Base - 5.25" square
Opening - 6" round
Height - 5.5"
Handle - 3.75"

The handle is designed to hang on a doorknob. The basket is big enough to hold outgoing mail, your wallet or items you need to remember to take when you leave the house. The handle is a thick and strong oak hook, anchored down in 2 places in the back.

Basket is woven in light smoked brown reed with a 3 row accent of reed dyed a light rust tone. The oval rim at the top provides a nice-looking finish and a heavy anchor for the handle - a thick piece of seagrass fills the border and the rim is a dark smoke brown, lashed with narrow natural cane. The bottom is an open weave to allow circulation and help prevent a gathering of debris.

The oak handle is finished with beeswax feeder finish for excellent protection from moisture, dust and children's fingers.

Bucket Basket with Oak Swing Handle

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 01:51:46 -0400

$24.00
Height - 11" - Basket is 6" tall with a 5" handle
Bottom and top width is 6"

The bucket basket is a service basket - round and tall to hold a lot. This one is a small to medium size that would serve well on a counter holding kitchen tools or art supplies, on a shelf holding a small knitting project or ....you'll find a use for it very soon. It has a tightly woven bottom that won't withstand long-term storage of soft fruit (if you let the fruit languish until it is inedible it rots the basket reed), but if your family is good about eating their vitamin C, this basket will look very cute filled with apples and oranges.

Woven in a light brown smoked reed with accent reed in dark smoked brown and a rich space-dyed earth tone reed (brown/green/gold). Several sizes of reed are used for a pleasing combination in the weave. A thick strand of seagrass fills the rim which is lashed with a narrow dark smoked reed. The handle is oak, treated with several applications of beeswax feeder finish which gives the oak a rich, dark tone and provides protection from dirt and moisture.

Signed and dated on the bottom.

Market Basket with Elaborate Handle

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 01:45:30 -0400

$35.00
A beautiful blend of 6 natural tones in naturals and browns, for striking contrast, this functional market basket can serve well in the garden or at the market, or maybe hold your knitting.

It has an open weave bottom to help with circulation when you've filled it with produce or bread. Rim is a heavy oval reed, double lashed for long life. The hardwood handle has been covered with a gorgeous braided wrap; rim is filled with a thick strand of seagrass to hide the raw edge of the basket top.

The body of the basket is woven in an oval reed which softens its profile - all fine details that make a superior basket. Signed and dated on the bottom.

Measurements
bottom - 6.5 x 11
top - 7.5 x 14.5
height - 4.75
total height with handle - 9 inches

Cherokee Inspired Basket With Diamond Bottom - Earthtones

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 03:45:35 -0400

$30.00
Product Description:
Base - 6 inches
Height - 5 inches
Top- 8.5 inches across

These medium sized baskets are not only useful, they are beautiful. Woven in a traditional Eastern Cherokee pattern out of imported reed (I can't gather river cane in Oregon). These are my favorite baskets to weave and to own. I LOVE them. Inspired by the Cherokee of the Southeast, I will never run out of inspiration and pattern ideas for these.

This basket has space-dyed reed in earthtones - green, gold and brown, woven in a diamond pattern on the bottom with the plain twill working up the sides with color on two sides and natural on opposite sides. It has a leather filler in the rim, which is stitched down with taupe waxed linen. The basket is finished with 2 coats of clear weaver's stain to help it resist dirt and moisture.

Cherokee Inspired Basket with Arrows Pattern

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 03:45:35 -0400

$25.00
Base - 5.5 inches
Height - 5 inches
Top- 7 inches across

These med/small baskets are not only useful, they are beautiful. Woven in a traditional Eastern Cherokee pattern out of imported reed (I can't gather river cane in Oregon). These are my favorite baskets to weave and to own. I LOVE them. Inspired by the Cherokee of the Southeast, I will never run out of inspiration and pattern ideas for these.

This basket has rust colored reed in the arrows and a seagrass filler in the rim, which is stitched down with dark brown waxed linen. The basket is finished with 2 coats of clear weaver's stain to help it resist dirt and moisture.

Cherokee Inspired Basket with Arrows Pattern - Black

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 03:45:35 -0400

$25.00
Base - 5.5 inches
Height - 5 inches
Top- 7 inches across

These med/small baskets are not only useful, they are beautiful. Woven in a traditional Eastern Cherokee pattern out of imported reed (I can't gather river cane in Oregon). These are my favorite baskets to weave and to own. I LOVE them. Inspired by the Cherokee of the Southeast, I will never run out of inspiration and pattern ideas for these.

This basket has black reed in the arrows and a seagrass filler in the rim, which is stitched down with black waxed linen. The basket is finished with 2 coats of clear weaver's stain to help it resist dirt and moisture.

Cherokee Inspired Basket with Diamond Bottom - Rust

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 03:45:35 -0400

$30.00
Base - 6 inches
Height - 5 inches
Top- 8.5 inches across

These medium sized baskets are not only useful, they are beautiful. Woven in a traditional Eastern Cherokee pattern out of imported reed (I can't gather river cane in Oregon). These are my favorite baskets to weave and to own. I LOVE them. Inspired by the Cherokee of the Southeast, I will never run out of inspiration and pattern ideas for these.

This basket has rust colored reed in diamond pattern on the bottom with the plain twill working up the sides with color on two sides and natural on opposite sides. It has a brown leather filler in the rim, which is stitched down with taupe waxed linen. The basket is finished with 2 coats of clear weaver's stain to help it resist dirt and moisture.

Cherokee Styled Basket - with Arrows Pattern - Driftwood

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:53:22 -0400

$25.00
Base - 5.5 inches
Height - 5 inches
Top- 7 inches across

These med/small baskets are not only useful, they are beautiful. Woven in a traditional Eastern Cherokee pattern out of imported reed (I can't gather river cane in Oregon). These are my favorite baskets to weave and to own. I LOVE them. Inspired by the Cherokee of the Southeast, I will never run out of inspiration and pattern ideas for these.

This basket has driftwood colored reed in the arrows and a seagrass filler in the rim, which is stitched down with dark brown waxed linen. The basket is finished with 2 coats of clear weaver's stain to help it resist dirt and moisture.

Cherokee Style Basket - with Arrows Pattern - Earthtones

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:53:22 -0400

$25.00
Base - 5.5 inches
Height - 5 inches
Top- 7 inches across

These med/small baskets are not only useful, they are beautiful. Woven in a traditional Eastern Cherokee pattern out of imported reed (I can't gather river cane in Oregon). These are my favorite baskets to weave and to own. I LOVE them. Inspired by the Cherokee of the Southeast, I will never run out of inspiration and pattern ideas for these.

This basket has space-dyed earthtone colored reed in the arrows and a seagrass filler in the rim, which is stitched down with green waxed linen. The basket is finished with 2 coats of clear weaver's stain to help it resist dirt and moisture.