Materials, Colors & Finishes

Weaving Materials

The major component of our hand woven baskets is reed, (also know as “center cane” or “pulp cane”), which comes from the inner core of the rattan palm tree. It is a vine that thrives in the steamy jungles of Asia and Africa. With its outer prickly bark, it climbs and hangs from tree to tree, rapidly growing two to three feet per day. The plant is harvested and the outer bark peeled away. Underneath is another layer of bark commonly used for chair caning. Inside this layer is the meaty core of reed. It is processed into a variety of sizes and shapes and is used in an unlimited number of ways – basket weaving being our favorite!

Our basket handles are either molded hardwoods, wire with wooden bales or beads, riveted leather strapping, or cotton webbing. Some sea grass, tulip poplar, and/or maple strips are also found in the construction of certain baskets.

Accent Colors

Any baskets shown with woven color strips or embellishments may be made with your choice of the following colors: Cocoa Brown, Denim Blue, Hunter Green, Cranberry Red, Dusty Mauve, or Grape Lavender.*

Cocoa Brown

Denim Blue

Hunter Green

Cranberry Red

Dusty Mauve

Grape Lavender

Overall Stain Options

After the basket is woven it then is finished with your selection of interior woodworking stain.

White Wash Pickling
 

Natural
 

Golden Oak
 

Red Chestnut
 

Dark Walnut

Classic Gray
 

Vermont Maple
 

Rosewood
 

American Walnut
 

Classic Black
 

Island Water
 

Slate
 

Paint Finishes

Many of the baskets can be finished in our three-step distressed paint finish. The basket is first dipped in dark walnut oil stain. When that is dry it is then painted with one of the following colors. While the paint is still wet, the basket is rubbed with a cloth dipped in boiled linseed oil giving the appearance of being aged and weathered.

Paint Options: Antique Mustard, Black Grungy, Colonial Red, Heritage Green, Shabby Chic Ivory, or Williamsburg Blue.*

Antique Mustard

Black Grungy

Colonial Red

Heritage Green

Shabby Chic Ivory

Williamsburg Blue

Easter Accent Colors

Any Easter baskets shown with woven color strips or embellishments may be made with your choice of the following colors: Sky Blue, Spring Green, Lemon Yellow, French Lavender, or Petal Pink.*

Sky Blue

Spring Green

Lemon Yellow

French Lavender

Petal Pink

Easter Paint Finishes

Many of the Easter baskets can be finished in our two-step distressed paint finish. The basket is first dipped in dark walnut oil stain or American walnut water stain. When that is dry it is then painted with one of the following colors: Williamsburg Blue, Heritage Green, Antiqued Mustard, Shabby Chic Ivory, Berry Pink, or Purple Lilac.*

Williamsburg Blue

Heritage Green

Antique Mustard

Shabby Chic Ivory

Berry Pink

Purple Lilac

* Note: Actual finishes may slightly differ from sample swatches.