The basket is built from tightly coiled pine needles, each strand laid in careful spirals that rise from a flat base into gently curving sides. The natural needles shift in tone from pale straw to deeper amber, giving the surface a warm, sunlit variation. Fine stitching threads through the coils, binding them into a firm, slightly ridged texture that catches the light.
Across this organic backdrop runs a checkered pattern made from dyed navy needles. The dark blue squares alternate with the natural tones, creating a grid that wraps around the basket’s body. Because the pattern follows the curve of the coils, the checks aren’t perfectly straight—they subtly bend and taper, giving the design a hand-crafted softness rather than a rigid, printed look.
The navy color is rich and muted, grounding the lighter hues and giving the basket a sense of balance. Up close, you can see how individual dyed needles are woven into place, each one contributing to the larger pattern like a mosaic assembled strand by strand.
The rim is slightly thicker, neatly finished where the final rows are secured, and it frames the patterned sides with a clean edge. Overall, the basket feels both rustic and intentional—natural materials shaped into a precise, rhythmic design that’s as decorative as it is functional.
Dimensions: Base Diameter- 6", Height- 2.5"
