Vintage Rustic Woven Willow Harvest Basket - Twisted Handle Dried Corn Decor For Sale

Rustic Woven Willow & Splint Gathering Basket with Ear Corn Accents

Style / Tradition: American Primitive / Rustic Farmhouse Harvest Basket

Materials & Construction:

• Body & Ribs: Sturdy natural round willow rods/vines forming the framework and upright ribs, woven with horizontal bands of wide natural wood splints and bark-on vine wraps.

• Rim & Base: Thick round willow rim lashed securely to the sidewalls, resting on a spiral/radiating woven willow rod base.

• Handle: High-arched bentwood/rope-twisted willow rod handle wrapped at the base and secured into the body wall framework with green craft wire.

• Decorative Embellishments: Accented on either side of the handle base with tied bundles of miniature Indian flint corn / ornamental calico corn complete with natural dried husks and raffia ties.

Dimensions:

• Basket Diameter: Approximately 8 to 8.5 inches across the rim opening (inner/outer profile).

• Basket Height (Rim): Approximately 4.5 to 5 inches deep.

• Total Height (to Handle Arch): Approximately 8.5 to 9 inches tall.

Condition Notes: Good rustic/vintage decorative condition. Natural surface dust, bark variation, and drying consistent with natural vine/wood materials. Corn ears and dried husks are intact with light natural fraying to the raffia and husks. Structurally firm and sits flat.