Catalog of TaleWeavers Handwoven Artifacts

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Our catalog showcases many of the items that we make. We focus on hand weaving, a working craft of the mid-1880's. Many items we showcase have been researched to reflect the design features incorporated during the time in which they were most commonly produced. We also have included some unique handwoven items, which incorporate many elements of hand weaving and are made with special fibers, threads, and cords.

Retail:
All of the items in our catalog can be ordered directly from TaleWeavers. Each item is handmade when they are ordered. We do offer a special line of handwoven gift baskets that include products, handmade or produced within the mid-Atlantic region.

  • Gift Baskets
    • Baby Shower Basket
    • Doll Cradle Basket
    • Gardener's Basket

Wholesale:
We do offer a wholesale option for artisan craft and gift shops. Some items are specific to certain markets.

  • Wine and Cheese Enthusiasts
    • Handwoven baskets designed for sharing and serving wine and cheese.
    • Handturned bases and lids for the baskets
    • Handmade handles for the baskets
  • Waxed Irish Linen Pendants and Neckware
    This imported thread is used to make handwoven necklace baskets and pendants. These minibaskets are woven using a plaiting technique. The pouches may be used to hold small treasures or precious stones.
    • Handwoven Waxed Irish Linen minibaskets and pendants
  • Ply-Split Braided Jewelry
    Ply-split jewelry is unique. The ply-split braiding technique dates back over 1200 years to northern India. Men would use the wool from the black and white sheep of that area to make fibers, that that wove into thread and cords. These cords were braided to make bridles and girths for the camels that were essential to their lifestyle.
    • Key rings
    • Neckware
    • Bracelets
    • Decorative Belts
    • Pet collars and leashes

Nantucket Baskets

Nantucket Lightship baskets are truly an American heritage basket.  In the early 1800's, sailors tending the lightships around Nantucket Island, spent 3 to 6 months on board an anchored ship.  During these times, they would weave the baskets using shipyard materials.  The molds of these baskets were cut from discards masts.  The materials for the baskets were harvested from the woods of Massachusets and Connecticut.  From design to materials, these are 100% American heritage baskets. 

Kentucky Rib Baskets

The Kentucky Rib Basket was brought to America by early colonists. They used available natural fibers to construct baskets.  The basket was useful for carrying eggs and vegetables from the garden to the house.  This basket is constructed from braided seagrass or round reed with strong 3/4 in oak hoops. The trademark feature of the Kentucky Rib Basket is the God's Eye (ojo de Dios) which is used to connect the two hoops which make up the basic structure of the basket. 

Doubleweave Baskets

The "Double" Basket lives up to it's name.  It is handwoven using a double weave construction.   The basket base starts with flat reed woven in a herringbone design.  The interior of the basket uses with flat reed and the exterior weave incorporates colored reed or braided sea grass,  to give the basket an elegant touch.  The handle is hand carved from White Ash.

Herb Gathering Basket

The Herb Basket is a great utility basket for backyard gardener.  The long open-weave base is great for holding fresh cut flowers, herbs, or gathering the leafy salad makings.  The oak handle is so comfortable, carrying the basket to the garden each day will become a natural daily excursion. 

Sewing Basket

This basket can be used to hold your knitting, crocheting, tatting, quilting, Irish waxed linen or hand sewing projects. The flat reed basket is 14 inches square with an oak handle and three cross spindles.

Doubleweave Wine Basket

This basket is handwoven using a doubleweave pattern, adding strength and stability for purpose of carrying two wine bottles or wine and crackers. This is a great hostess gift for the special holiday parties any time of the year.

Hand Turned Pens

Pen casings are handturned and assembled.  We use specialty woods and PA hardwoods to make our pens.  Catalogs are available.  Contact us for discuss your pen and desk accessory interests.