Unique handmade gifts from Nantucket Basketworks of Cape Cod
This is a selection of the more unique styles of Nantucket Baskets, like the Nantucket Ice Bucket or Nantucket Birdhouse. We offer specialty Nantucket Baskets in a variety of styles, shapes, and sizes. Each handmade basket is an authentic, original piece of craftsmanship that is both decorative and functional. Our handmade Nantucket Lightship Baskets are works of art that are durable and practical. Every Authentic Nantucket basket is hand woven using rattan or cane, and supported by cherry wood molds and bases, so you can always be assured of its sturdy design from top to bottom. Any of these specialty baskets would make a lovely addition to your collection. Do you have a special friend or relative that is hard to shop for?
Because each specialty basket is a handmade original, we are happy to work with you to create the unique, special basket that you are looking for. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. The high-quality craftsmanship of our handmade baskets and gift items is guaranteed, and can only be found here at Nantucket Basketworks of Cape Cod.
The Nantucket Ice Bucket is woven on a cherry base and rim. The turned cherry wood top is decorated with a white double sided scallop shell knob in bone. This unique, handmade ice bucket is fully lined and makes a great beverage cooler.
The Nantucket Cracker Basket is a long slender oval basket that is great as a breadbasket or cracker tray. It is a great way to display food, and it will look great on any serving table.
A beautiful new lamp to add to your home decor. The lamp measure 6 inches around and stands 12 inches tall on a turned cherry base. The top of the lamp is also cherry wood. It is decorated with two elongated cherry handles, attached to the rim with bone knobs. The lamp is woven with cherry staves and has a cherry rim. The overall height is approx. 24 inches to the finial. Shade not included.
A wall mirror woven in the style of a Nantucket Basket. This large oval mirror is 20 inches long and 15 inches wide. It is 2 1/2 inches deep. The glass is housed in a cherry wood frame with the weaving extending to the rim. The mirror can be hung vertically or horizontally by the rim. An interesting addition to any decor.
The Nantucket Sewing Basket is a large, oval basket with a woven top that is perfect for storing your sewing accessories and crafting supplies. This sewing basket is signed and dated on the bottom and is a real collector’s item for any sewing enthusiast.
We now offer a Nantucket Basket Serving Tray. It is a large oval tray. The oval tray is 20 x 15 x 4 and has a large 16 inch cherry base. The tray is woven in reed and cane and has a chioce of decoration to be set into the bottom. This is an outstanding piece.
This is a large coaster with a wooden base to sit your bottle of wine in at the table. It is 5-1/2 inches round and 2-1/2 inches tall. The base is decorated with a small ivory plug.
The Nantucket Trinket Box is the perfect little box for storing your keepsakes and collectibles. The unique specialty basket is 4 ˝” round and stands 3” high. The Trinket Box is made with cane and reed construction and topped with a turned wooden lid made of cherry wood. In the inside bottom of the trinket box, you may choose to have a whale or scallop shell carving.
This is a fabulous set of three small hand woven Nantucket Baskets . Each basket has a cherry wood base, rim, handle and cover with knob. The largest basket is 3 " x 5" , the mid size is 2 1/4 x 3 3/4 and the smallest is 1 1/2 x 2 3/4. All of the baskets are signed and dated by Lisa Bessette and woven in the traditional cane and reed manner. A great new design !