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Description

The listing, Handmade Mini Pine Needle Basket has ended.

This is a mini pine needle basket which I coiled using longleaf pine needles and linen thread. It is only 2 1/4 inches by 2 1/4 inches. It takes considerable time to make these as I am changing threads as I create the basket design.

This is a typical native american design, no particular tribe. I actually create my own designs.

It will come with the little lucite holder so you can display it.

Questions & Comments

Very nice =) I make pine needle baskets also but without the thread. I am Native and I was taught by my grandmother. She left the needles exposed so the only stitches that were visible were the ones holding the coils together. Yours is very beautiful. New fan =)

Jul 20th, 2011 at 5:17:09 PM PDT by

Yes, I used to do mine that way too, I have Cherokee background and started making my baskets more like the southwestern Indians do in Arizona, New Mexico as I lived there for a long time. I make very large ones with intricate patterns, however, the smaller ones are almost as hard to do and take considerable time.

Jul 21st, 2011 at 3:22:32 AM PDT by

They are very time consuming, but the end result is so worth it! And it's also nice to keep the old traditions alive. =)

Jul 21st, 2011 at 4:22:35 PM PDT by

I agree.

Jul 22nd, 2011 at 4:19:52 AM PDT by

I love this! It would take a place of respect in my home if I win.

Jul 23rd, 2011 at 8:20:44 PM PDT by

thank you. I work hard on my baskets.

Jul 24th, 2011 at 3:36:28 AM PDT by

Keep the old crafts and traditions alive girls. We're losing too much to technology! I'm a woodworker.

Jul 24th, 2011 at 7:34:48 PM PDT by

It's hard to sell anything in these times. But I still make them when I feel like it. I still love doing it and have taught many to do it as well.

Jul 25th, 2011 at 3:09:00 AM PDT by

It's really nice that you are keeping this tradition alive! It looks like you have put a lot of work into this great little basket! My great grandmother made crocheted rag rugs out of fabric from old clothes. I have one of them & it makes me think fondly of her.. I love looking at the colors & patterns throughout, sort of tells a story. I would really love to learn how to make them too.

Jul 25th, 2011 at 10:35:38 PM PDT by

thanks for your kind comments.

Jul 26th, 2011 at 3:34:22 AM PDT by

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