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Nantucket Basket Weaving Supplies |
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Nantucket in Texas |
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We are in the process of combining are websites please click here to go to our new site. Thank you |
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1811 Pilgrim Dr Irving Tx 75061 |
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To contact us: |
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Phone: 972-253-1300 Fax: 972-254-1926 E-mail: pswofford@nantucketintexas.com |
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Some things to look for in a Nantucket Basket 1. Are the staves running straight up or are they leaning? 2. Is the cane running perpendicular to the staves? 3. Is the gap between the staves just big enough for the cane, or can you see through it? 4. Is the cane woven tightly, and are the splices where a new piece of cane was added hidden? 5. Are the joints on the rims smooth and barley visible? |
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To see our Nantucket Basket Supplies click on the product list to the left or any of the following links, Nantucket Basket Findings, Nantucket Lightship Basket Books, Round Nantucket Basket Bases |
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Educate yourself on Nantucket Baskets, read books look at baskets, ask knowledgeable people and most of all if someone has a genuine Nantucket Basket for sale for $9.99 beware. A high quality Nantucket Basket is going to cost $35.00 an inch (diameter) and up depending on the material desired. Oh by the way if you make Nantucket Baskets those $9.99 baskets on ebay make an excellent sales tool for comparison. Show them why your Nantucket Baskets are worth the price you charge. The art of making Nantucket Baskets almost died out in the 1930’s, but thanks to Jose Reyes it is a thriving craft The craft of making Nantucket Lightship Baskets is in little danger of dying out today. However it is threatened by basket makers who do not maintain the exacting standards of the craft as well as by cheaply-made imports. A beautifully constructed basket will outlast the purchaser and become a family heirloom. Like any other investment, it is wise to become educated on the elements that constitute a true Nantucket Lightship Basket |