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  • The Kishie - A Traditional Shetland Island Basket
    Scotland and the islands that lay off its northern coast are steeped in tradition and heritage Although theses areas are technically part of the Untied Kingdom, many natives still consider themselves to be a separate entity from their English neighbors and cling to their own culture and beliefs
  • Great Archaeological Finds- A Wicker Basket in Pompeii
    Most people in the world have heard of Pompeii, Italy, the site of one of the worst natural disasters of ancient times One of the greatest finds in the history of the city was made in July, 2005, when an archaeologist checking on the progress of a new motorway being built in the area dug up the remains of a man lying next into an ancient Roman basket containing silverware
  • Elsie Allen Baskets - A Step Into the Past
    One of the master basket weavers of the Pomo Native American Tribe was Elsie Allen, the author of a number of how-to books in the art of Pomo basket weaving She worked to preserve this art form that defines her people and Elsie’s descendants carry on that legacy today
  • English Willow Baskets - The P. H. Coate & Son Company
    A unique type of basket that may be a nice gift for any basket lover would be an authentic English willow basket One of the leading manufacturers of these types of baskets is P
  • The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum
    If you are a basket enthusiast, you might be interested in taking a trip to Nantucket Island, Massachusetts to visit the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum This establishment preserves the history and culture of the Nantucket basket weaving heritage
  • The Peterboro Basket Company - 150 Years of Basket Weaving
    As one of the leading manufacturers of hand crafted wooden baskets, Peterboro Basket Company has established a reputation of high quality among basket enthusiasts The company is located in Peterborough, New Hampshire and has been in business for over one hundred and fifty years
  • Longaberger Baskets-Three Generations of Basket Making
    Anyone who is interested in baskets has probably heard of the Longaberger Company, a leader in the manufacture of handcrafted baskets Started by J
  • Japanese Baskets
    While many people are familiar with Native American and African hand weaved baskets, Japanese baskets are not so well known These beautiful handcrafted baskets that are constructed of bamboo have long been Japanese tradition
  • African Baskets -The Zulu Weavers
    In the modern world, African baskets are a hot commodity with collectors and designers The term itself is misleading to say the least
  • Native American Basketry
    While the history of baskets in the Old World can date back to ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, basketry was also an important part of the struggle to survive for the people of the New World as well Practiced by virtually every Native American tribe, many of these people still make baskets in the same fashion that their ancestors have for thousands of years
  • The History Of Gift Baskets
    Gift baskets have become a popular gift-giving idea for all occasions from celebrating various holidays to giving good wishes upon the birth of a new baby What you may not have known is that the idea of giving gifts in baskets goes back to ancient times
  • How To Create An Ideal Housewarming Gift-Kitchen
    One of the most exciting times in a young couple’s life is the first time that they move into a new home It may be a house that they just purchased or the couple’s very first apartment
  • How To Create The Ideal Housewarming Gift Basket- Bathroom
    When a young couple moves into their first house or apartment, there are numerous items that they will need to set up their household You may consider creating a bathroom-themed housewarming gift basket to help the happy couple set up a happy home
  • The Symbolism Of Flowers
    When creating a gift basket for a special occasion, you may want to include flowers in your display Since Victorian times, different flowers have represented different things
  • How To Make A Baby Gift Basket
    Giving gift baskets has become a popular way of giving gifts to celebrate various holidays and special occasions With very little expense, you can create an elaborate baby gift basket that is lovely to look at and takes very little time and effort
  • The Perfect Father’s Day Gift Basket
    Having trouble finding a gift for the most important man in your life Instead of buying him another tie, you may want to check into a Father’s Day gift basket for your father or the father of your children
  • Making A Hospital Gift Basket
    When a new mother leaves the house to head for the hospital, there always seems to be something that the couple has forgotten It may be a nice idea to create a hospital gift basket that you can give to the new couple ahead of time that includes everything that they will need during childbirth
  • The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift Basket
    Mother’s Day celebrates the most important woman in all your life, the one that you owe your very existence to-your mother There is no better way to tell her that you love her than to give her a Mother’s Day gift basket that you personally designed with her in mind
  • The History Of Gift Baskets
    Gift baskets have become a popular gift-giving idea for all occasions from celebrating various holidays to giving good wishes upon the birth of a new baby What you may not have known is that the idea of giving gifts in baskets goes back to ancient times

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