Handmade Nantucket Rattan Picnic Basket with Swing Handles - Woven Sewing Kit & Storage Basket for Beach Outings, Picnics, and Home Decor

Classic One of the most desired woods used in Nantucket basket making is American white wal-nut. white walnut develops a patina that grows more beautiful with age. The grain of the wood varies from straight to wavy. Thisrich dark wood contrasts beautifully with the distinctive golden colored cane.complete this stunning basket. Historic antucket Baskets Nantucket lightship baskets originated in the nineteenth century on Nantucket Island's famous South Shoal lightship. Captain and crew took to basket weaving to pass the time on board. By the mid-twentieth century these baskets were being avidly collected by the moneyed yachting set. The passion for Nantuckets continues into the present century - and we share it. So much so, that we keep inventing new contemporary baskets with classic Nantucket styling. Our Nantucket baskets are made of traditional materials: hardwood, Indonesian rattan cane turnings. Our signature hardwood is New England white ash. These Nantuckets are woven in China Sewing Basket A humble hem can become a pleasant task when you have a Nantucket sewing basket. Great for quilters too! Read more Read more