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This vintage handwoven wood splint gathering basket exemplifies traditional utilitarian folk craft and rural ingenuity. Woven from pliable hardwood splints in an open, breathable lattice design, the basket features a low-profile rectangular basin tailored for collecting fresh garden flowers, herbs, or orchard fruit without bruising delicate produce. A continuous steam-bent wood hoop forms a sturdy structural spine and high arched carrying handle, secured to the rim with period wire tacks. Along the base, twin wooden runner skids elevate the woven bottom slightly off the soil or morning dew, extending the working life of the fibers during harvest tasks.
The wood displays a rich, naturally aged walnut patina with subtle greenish undertones and weathered grain variation that testify to decades of careful utilitarian use. The bound split rim is neatly fastened to maintain a firm rectangular geometry, remaining structurally sound with tight joins throughout. Whether styled on an open kitchen island, set as a rustic centerpiece for dried florals and linens, or put to seasonal work in the garden, this piece carries authentic rural warmth and architectural texture.
This piece measures approximately 9.25 inches in height, 16.25 inches in width, and 8 inches in depth, and weighs 0.5 pounds.
