Handmade North Carolina Baskets

Originally, Nantucket Baskets were woven on lightships off of the coast of Nantucket by men who worked to keep the oil burning on the lightships. Woven on molds, the baskets are handcrafted of hardwood and cane. After preparing the base, staves (hardwood or cane) are inserted into the base that is attached to the mold. Next, the weaving begins using cane. After the weaving is completed, the basket must be well packed. The rims must be shaped to an exact fit before nailing them to the basket using brass escutcheon pins and lashing with cane. Handles are attached with brass screws and ivory or bone knobs. The final step is to apply several coats of polyurethane.

A Nantucket Basket requires hours of work along with careful attention to detail. Hardwood stave preperation involves several hours of tapering, sanding and shaping before they are inserted in the base. Rims of Nantucket Baskets also require hours of work to insure a correct fit, however the end result is a lovely basket that can be handed down for generations.

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Most baskets feature woods in cherry, walnut and maple. Exotic woods are also available so call 336-644-8994 or email: hncbjdr@triad.rr.com for a list and prices.

Little Dresser The Little Dresser Nantucket is a sweet little basket that was designed to sit on my dresser, around the house and on my desk to hold jewelry, change, hair ties, rubber bands, and/or paper clips. It is a nice gift basket and looks lovely in exotic woods. The little Dresser Nantucket is 4" in diameter and about 3" tall, including the lid. Price: 80	Dr. Cooper's Snack The Dr. Cooper's Snack mold was designed by Dr. David C Ross. He gave the mold to Joni-Dee to weave the basket. David came up with the idea one night when he and Dr. Cooper were having a snack. Each base, rim, lid and knob is hand turned by David in his shop and is unique. Price: 100	The 9" Tray The size makes this tray useful for many things and fits almost anywhere in the house or office. It also makes a lovely birthday or wedding gift. The original basket was designed using an antique mold. Shown in walnut using dyed cane staves and natural weavers. An ivory mushroom plug completes the tray. Price: 100
The 3D Wastepaper The D3 Wastepaper basket is a wonderful piece in the bathroom collection. It will grace your bathroom but may be used in any room. The D3 has an acrylic liner. Specify cherry or walnut. Price: 100 Wood Option Cherry $100.00 Walnut $100.00	Nantucket Creel Purse Nantucket purses are made to be treasured and passed down for generations to come. The Nantucket Creel is 9" in length 6 1/2" tall and 3 1/2 to 4" wide. The base , rim and lid are handcrafted in the wood of your choice. The stitched leather hinges, strap and magnetic clasp are the highest quality preminum leather. Ivory knobs attach the strap to the purse. The staves and weavers are cane. Select walnut, cherry or maple. Price: 250 Wood Option Cherry $250.00 Walnut $250.00 Maple $250.00	4" Lamp The 4" Nantucket lamp will add interest to any room of your home or office as a wonderful accent. Woven on a 4" tall mold the lamp is 4 1.2" in diameter and about 7 1/2" to 8" not including the lamp shade or bulb. Select cherry or walnut. Price: 140 Wood Option Cherry $140.00 Walnut $140.00