Adirondack themed baskets and wreaths by master artisan, Helen Condon. Hand braided baskets and wreaths to please anyone who loves the Adirondack region.
Handmade, braided, wool baskets are laced with four-ply, waxed, polyester twine for durability. All baskets, except the baby carrier, have round bottoms. Decorator ties may be removed without jeopardizing the integrity of the baskets and when removed you can turn the basket inside out.
To Grandmother’s House
Red, forest green, white and many tweeds and plaids: this Christmas Basket features the soft tinkle of bells which are hidden under the wool ties. Plaids enhance the rich green and red of Christmas.
Dimensions: Approximately 7” x 16”
Christmas Nest
This little nest comes with a note that says, "Health and happiness shall come to Thee should Thee find a nest in Thy Christmas Tree."
The braided wool nest comes with realistic eggs and is hand-made using organic, brown, tweed wool. Hide it in your Christmas Tree and let the children (or adults) search for it. It will be good year after year and will bring a new tradition into your holiday season.
Dimensions: 4” x 2”
Carry Me Home
Pastel turquoise, salmon, cream, beige, and off white are the colors included in this baby carrier. The bottom is oval and handles which are an integral part of the basket provide a safe, warm place for a newborn. As the child grows up, the basket can be used for toys or clothes in his or her room.
Dimensions: Approximately 8” x 18”
Herb Gatherer
Shades of brown, beige, green, off white and cream are represented in this harvest basket. Great for gathering herbs such as rosemary, basil, thyme, rose hips, and borage. Great also for knitting or sewing projects.
Dimensions: Approximately 7” x 16”
Charlie’s Toys
Shown in September ’89 issue of Country Living Magazine this basket comes in shades of blue, gray, bits of wine and red. It is a great basket for toys. We have found it good for magazines, kindling wood, yarn, quilt pieces, and braided wool supplies.
Dimensions: Approximately 7” x 16”
Hunter´s Pride
This basket is braided with wool strips of fabric in fall colors. The
texture is enhanced with white-tailed deer antlers, turkey feathers, and
animal fiber. Discarded mink coats are cut into two inch wide strips and
braided into two rows with the wool. The antlers and feathers can be removed
without disturbing the integrity of the basket. Great for holding magazines
or kindling wood in your Adirondack living room.
Dimensions: 7" x 16' Approximately
Egg Basket
This versatile basket comes in your personal choice of colors. Call to personalize your order. Approximately 9 inches across and 4 inches high without the handle, it holds a dozen eggs.
Dimensions: Approximately 9” x 4”
Kid´s Crayons
The primary colors of red, blue and yellow are braided together to form this little basket just right for a small pack of crayons. Crayons not included.
Dimensions: Approximately 6” x 4”
Patriotic Doorknob Wreaths
The red, white, and blue 4"x8" door knob wreath shows the world that our hearts are on our sleeves caring for our veterans. They will not be forgotten. 30% of the profits from the purchase of these wreaths will be given to the local Parishville chapter of the Am Vets to assist them in their support of our veterans.
Dimensions: 4" x 8"
Weight: 2 oz
Doorknob Wreaths
This pink and white door knob wreath can hang on a cupboard door, a wall or on a door knob. 30% of the profits from every purchase will go to benefit the St. Lawrence Valley Hospice Association for their work in caring for cancer patients
Dimensions: 4" x 8"
Weight: 2 oz
In addition to ordering the hand braided baskets and wreaths above, you can view and purchase rugs from the Adirondack Rug Series and the English Country Rug Series, order hand braided baskets and wreaths online, and get rug braiding supplies including a video on learning to braid your own rug.
For more information about the hand-braided wool rugs or rug braiding classes contact Helen at (315) 742-7444.