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Nantucket Basketry
No other basket style is so unique to its place of birth as that of the
Nantucket basket. The characteristics that identify these stunning baskets
can not be found on any other baskets in the world.
Nantucket Basket History
Nantucket is a small island several miles off the coast of Cape Cod,
Massachusetts. In the early 1700's, it was bustling with activities
revolving around the whaling trade. Lightships were put into commission
long before the advent of modern day electronics and were manned by a crew of
ten sailors whose sole duty was to keep the lights going. Many sailors, to
fill empty hours, took up crafts. Some sailors used the materials made
available on these ships for making baskets. The hallmarks of the
Nantucket basket design are the solid wooden disc base, the symmetrical ribbed
staves, tight weaving techniques, and the use of molds (like the Shakers) to
create a perfect shape. While different craftsmen have their own style,
materials and shape, those basic tenants of the Nantucket basket remain the
same. In this catalog we believe you will find a full range of Nantucket
kits and materials to choose from.
Nantucket Kits
Nantucket Molds
Nantucket Parts
Nantucket Findings
Nantucket Weaving Materials
Tools
Hardware
Publications
If you would like a
FREE catalog
please feel free to:
call/fax:
(603-456-2126)
mail:
Nate's Nantuckets, Inc.
17 Waterloo Street
Warner, NH 03278
or email:
We would be happy to send you one.
Don't Forget
to check out our new findings!
They are a beautiful way to Dress your
baskets.
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