This is a handwoven rattan sleigh basket made by an Old Order Amish family on the Iowa-Missouri border, signed by the weaver. The reed body sits over a solid wood bottom with a wrapped hardwood rim, a tall woven back and hand-cut solid wood runners. At 17 1/2 inches long and 10 inches tall at the back, it holds a pail of greens, a dozen ornaments or the cards as they arrive. It ships empty, so the greens and ornaments are yours to add; a cotton liner and an engraved brass plate are optional. Against mass-market centerpieces it is a signed, small-batch piece, and owners rate it highly for the weave and finish.
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Owners rate it 5 out of 5 across 391 ratings and describe it as well made and handsome on the table. Many mention the weave and the signed touch. Some note it arrives empty and that the liner and plate are extras.
This Christmas sleigh centerpiece is a handwoven basket made by an Old Order Amish family on the Iowa-Missouri border. The weaver signs it. The body is rattan reed woven over a solid wood bottom, with a wrapped hardwood rim and a tall woven back. Hand-cut solid wood runners sit underneath.
It measures 17 1/2 inches long over the runners, 8 inches wide and 10 inches tall at the back. The inside is about 12 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches. It can hold a pail of fresh greens, a dozen ornaments, pinecones, Christmas cards or small packages.
The trim color is woven in as dyed reed, not painted on. On the plain finish, the stain takes to each piece of wood in its own way. The sleigh arrives empty, and the greens and ornaments in the photos are not included.
