Blue and Wine Variegated Coiled Rope Basket

$90.00

Handmade coiled rope basket by artist Ann Oakes of North Carolina. Each basket is a vibrant and unique piece of textile art. The durable rope core is meticulously wrapped in yarn, forming an eye-catching spiral design in complementary shades of rich blue and deep red. Swirls of yarn wrapped around wooden beads add a charming, artisanal touch, making it a perfect functional art piece for any home. Spot clean with a damp cloth or vacuum with a small vacuum cleaner.
  • 8″ x 7 3/4″ x 2 1/2″
  • Coiling cord
  • Yarn
  • Wood beads
  • Made in NC

1 in stock

Description

Ann Oakes grew up in the 60’s with creative music happening and crafters making macrame plant and wall hangings. She found a pamphlet with directions on how to make coil baskets. Caught up in the spirit, she made a few for fun but was unable to devote herself to such a time-consuming activity. Fast forward to 2018 and retirement on the horizon. She decided to try her hand again at making coil baskets and soon realized she loved it. She dedicated a year to honing her craft and realized that she had found her creative path. She started crafting baskets with flowers and beautiful motifs and then discovered that they could also be hung as wall décor. Her baskets are made with rope and yarn. Ann suggests stashing just about anything in the baskets, but wet items are inadvisable. Or… just display them on a wall or shelf. Not only are they utilitarian, but each basket is a unique work of art!