19th-Century Grain Basket Light Reed preserving the charcoal aesthetic while

preserving the charcoal aesthetic while ensuring the finish is smooth to the touch and will not rub off

healthier glow

Deep restoration for dry

circa 1920

19th-Century Grain Basket Light Reed preserving the charcoal aesthetic whileWoven sometime in the late 1800s, these hand made reed baskets were originally designed for grain harvest. To ensure they could hold fine kernels and small vegetables, the weave was traditionally coated in a layer of mud. This process created a solid, earthen vessel that, over a century of use, has hardened into a beautiful and deeply textured patina. Seeing the sculptural potential in these organic forms, Carol reimagined these baskets into unique