The Art of Basketweaving

The art of basketweaving is nearly as old as the creation of time. Centuries before the invention of cardboard or plastic, people needed containers for the harvesting, transporting, and storage of goods, possessions, and treasures. They wove baskets from whatever materials were available – grasses, vines, pine needles, barks, and strips of wood. As years have rolled on, basketry has withstood the test of time. Today there are many other forms of “containers”, but nostalgia reminds us that a well woven, handmade basket is still something to be appreciated and enjoyed.

So welcome to our basket collection. Take time to browse through the pictures and descriptions. All of the items you will see have been designed and woven, signed and dated, by Joanna or her daughter, Danielle, right here in the United States. If you don’t find the basket you are looking for, please contact us for custom work.

And thank you for visiting Joanna’s Collections.


 

The Basket Blog

Basket Finishes

Posted by Joanna on 1 Comment

I have experimented extensively. Here are some of my conclusions.

Read More

March ‘24 Free Pattern

Posted by Joanna on 2 Comments

Fair Isle is a traditional technique used to create patterns with multiple colors. It is named after Fair Isle, a tiny island in the north of Scotland … and very...

Read More

February ‘24 Free Pattern

Posted by Joanna on 4 Comments

The Large Peg Basket is an antique reproduction of a piece originally found in a restored Colonial home ... used to keep life's necessary clutter out of the way yet close at...

Read More

Monthly Newsletter

Details & Such

Teaching Schedule

Danielle teaches many classes throughout the school year in various places in eastern Minnesota. For more information and a schedule, see Danielle's Teaching Schedule, or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Wholesale Inquiry?

If you are interested in wholesale pricing, please .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) that has "wholesale inquiry" in the subject field.

Contact Information

.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
1422 Martha St N
Stillwater, MN 55082