| Handmade Pine Needle Baskets & Gourds |
Handmade, natural baskets made from longleaf pine needles with one of a kind Native American and other unique designs. Gourds made using carving, woodburning and painting to create pieces of art. The pine needle baskets are created using the coiling technique, which is one of the oldest methods of basket making. The basket is created by coiling and stitching one continuous bundle of pine needles around and on top of the row below. The foundation of the basket is formed with a bundle of pine needles bound together with natural fibers such as raffia, sinew, and threads to create these all natural baskets. Pine needle baskets have been around for a long time, and many cultures have created various usable items from them, basketry being one. The Native Americans were probably the first in this country to create these baskets. The gourds I use are hard shell gourds that lend themselves well for carving and wood burning. I also make baskets out of them. As you search my site, you will find finished pine needle baskets and gourds. Be sure and read "about me" to learn more about my technique of basketry and gourd making. I accept paypal as well as checks and money orders. Find out how to order one of my baskets and gourds under Order. I do special orders as well. I have sold on ebay for years and am now selling my baskets and gourds and other artwork on Etsy, Shophandmade and 1000 Markets. Check out those websites through the logos linked to them on this page. |
| Effigy Basket 2007 Texas State Fair Winner |
| Gourd Basket Native American Design 2006 Texas Gourd Society Winner |
