This is a beautiful antique woven market tote / basket formed from braided splints with carved & joined bentwood handles
Perfect for dry goods… yarn and light reading materials and gorgeous for display perched within armoire or open shelving
Hand made of ash, naturally oxidized over time to a beautiful golden brown; small
imperfections indicate age and confirm it is a hand crafted basket as does the absence of any new nails or staples eg: naturally bound rim and hand made loop handles
The basket may have been used for gathering &/or market visits
14” W x 7” D / 13.5” H to top of handle & 8” H
In excellent condition, as found; sturdy & still functional for many things
This is a beautiful antique woven market tote / basket formed from braided splints with carved & joined bentwood handles
Perfect for dry goods… yarn and light reading materials and gorgeous for display perched within armoire or open shelving
Hand made of ash, naturally oxidized over time to a beautiful golden brown; small
imperfections indicate age and confirm it is a hand crafted basket as does the absence of any new nails or staples eg: naturally bound rim and hand made loop handles
The basket may have been used for gathering &/or market visits
14” W x 7” D / 13.5” H to top of handle & 8” H
In excellent condition, as found; sturdy & still functional for many things
