I make "From the Heart Baskets" in my St. James Missouri home. The baskets are made from locally purchased reed. I use recycled leather from old bridles, driving reins, and cinches, as well as old purses and belts for handles. The wooden handles I order from North Carolina, St. Louis, and Warrenton, Missouri.
Since all of my baskets are woven one at a time, not in assembly line fashion, no two will ever be exactly alike!
I use a water-based Minwax stain as an over- all color on the the baskets. I also use Rit Dye to color the reed, and in some cases diluted acrylic paint.
Custom orders are welcome and encouraged!
Thank you for looking! I hope you see something you like!