Antique Finely Handwoven Lidded and Lined Grass Sewing Basket Doron 4 5/8" tall

4 5/8" tall

The wood is in terrific shape

I purchased it at an estate sale in Sudbury

Some of the mirrors are missing

Shiny little beads woven in give sparkle to the eyes of the creatures

Antique Finely Handwoven Lidded and Lined Grass Sewing Basket Doron 4 5/8" tallThis is a beautiful finely and tightly woven grass sewing basket that I believe is Native American and dates to the very late 19th or very early 20th century, but I have found no other like it. The exterior shows a wonderfully nuanced range of tones, from pale blond to khaki to olive to brown, with a horizontal band of diamond shapes around the center. It is possible the colors were once brighter, but I really love the subtlety of the patterning as it