Antique Hand Coiled Rye Straw Open Basket 11 inch Pennsylvania Region

  Description:  Early on, rye straw baskets like this one were commonly seen in many homes and farmsteads used for a variety of household purposes. This original basket from the  was hand coiled and tightly woven from rye straw, held together with flexible oak strips. Looking good with aged character, this one is slightly out-of-round measuring 11 – 11 ¼ inches in diameter and 3 – 3 ½” in height. Circa:  Most likely early 1900s Dimensions: Diameter:  11-11 1/2 “(slightly out-of-round)Height: 3 1/2 - 4" (slightly-of-round) Product Weight: 14 ounces Colors: Brown Tones Primary Material:  Rye Straw, Oak Strips Style:  Country Farmhouse, French Rustic Country, Native American Markings:   No visible markings Origin:   United States, South-Central Pennsylvania Region Condition: Previously owned - used.  Condition is consistent with age and use.  Slightly out-of-round in diameter and height. Aged patina. Some wear and missing strips on top edge. Appears to have possibly been repaired with twi