Welcome to Joanna's Collections
The art of basketweaving is nearly as old as the creation
of time. Centuries before the invention of cardboard or
plastic, people needed containers for the harvesting, transporting,
and storage of goods, possessions, and treasures. They wove
baskets from whatever materials were available - grasses,
vines, pine needles, barks, and strips of wood. In ancient
Bible times, a young Hebrew mother wove a small basket
from papyrus reeds, waterproofed it with tar, and floated her precious
baby boy Moses down the Nile River to avoid a murderous decree
from the Egyptian pharaoh.
As years have rolled on, basketry has withstood the test
of time. Today there are many other forms of "containers", but nostalgia reminds us that a well woven, handmade
basket is still something to be appreciated
and enjoyed.
So welcome to our basket collection. Take time to browse
through the pictures and descriptions. All of the items
you will see have been designed and woven, signed and
dated, by Joanna or her daughter, Katelyn, right here in the United States. If you don't find the basket you
are looking for, please contact us for custom work.
And thank you for visiting Joanna's Collections.
6-7-09 Brand new in time for summer - the Bicycle Basket!
More and more people these days are choosing bicycles as their means of transportation. So it would stand to reason they need a Bicycle Basket to tote their lunch box and travel mug. Our Bicycle Basket has buckled leather straps that adjust to almost any style handlebar, and it will be the perfect addition to your set of wheels. Find this new basket in the Service Basket section.
6-1-09 June's Free Pattern - Patriot Tote Basket
Celebrate our nation’s rich heritage by weaving your own Patriot Tote Basket. It is constructed in traditional style with red and natural weavers. Freehand painted stars decorate the wide blue band. Then the whole basket can be “antiqued” in a dark finish to remind us of olden days gone by. Any lever of weaver will enjoy this project, so click here for your free pattern of the month - the Patriot Tote Basket.
4-2-09 Fellow Weavers
Basketweaving friends from the Marshall Islands....kindred spirits on the other side of the world!
3-7-09 Works of Love Photography
This was sent to us from April Marquardt.
Make sure to visit her website
08-29-08 Kelley Ryden Photography
This was sent to us from Kelley Ryden. She used a modified version of our Potato Basket to get this precious image!
Make sure to visit her website for all sorts of wonderful pictures of children.
Site Last Updated: June 1st, 2009
Prices are current as of June 1st, 2009 and are subject to change.
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