The basket rises in smooth, coiled layers of pine needles, each row stitched snugly to the next so the form feels solid yet organic. The needles themselves vary in tone—soft tan, golden brown, and hints of deeper, sun-warmed amber—giving the surface a natural, mottled richness. The texture is gently ridged, each coil subtly catching the light and revealing the rhythm of the handwork.
Running through this warm foundation are narrow stripes of dyed navy needles. The color is deep and steady, threading around the basket in clean bands that accentuate its shape. Because the stripes follow the spiral of the coils, they appear to wind upward, guiding the eye along the curve of the form rather than sitting flat against it.
Interspersed along these navy bands are tiny red beads, stitched directly into the weaving. Each bead catches a pinpoint of light, adding small flashes of brightness against the matte fibers. They’re spaced with care—close enough to feel intentional, but not so dense that they overwhelm—so the effect is delicate, almost like a dotted line tracing the stripes. The red stands out vividly against the blue, creating a subtle but lively contrast.
The rim is slightly thicker and neatly finished, anchoring the design with a sense of completeness. Altogether, the basket feels grounded in natural materials yet gently adorned—the interplay of navy stripes and glinting red beads giving it a quiet, decorative elegance.
Dimensions: Base Diameter- 6", Height- 2.5"
