A Case of Baskets
Northwest Coast Basket
One of the Quimper Hitty’s friends has sent a wonderful parcel to us, containing some absolutely wonderful hand-made baskets. She knew they would have a good home, surrounded by people large and small, who appreciate and value them…
Inside the Northwest Coast Basket
The outside has faded, but inside the Northwest Coast basket, you can still see the colours, and the design, which shows a whaling canoe and whale on the sides and a circular burst of colour on the lid.
Gullah Basket
Rose thinks this Gullah Basket from South Carolina will be perfect for taking to the farmer’s market this summer.
Gullah Basket of Beauty
…though this beautiful one with its spray of coloured leaves and grass tuft might be awkward in a crowd…
African Style Basket with Lid
Rose heard purring sounds coming from under the lid of this gorgeous Injera mini basket from Ethiopia …
Feline Felicity
…every cat knows what the real purpose of a basket is!
Letter From a Friend
Our friend sent us so much information about these lovely baskets, we thought it best to just let you read it for yourselves!
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Quimper Hittys 
Woven wealth, indeed! What charming baskets from a thoughtful friend. And a visit to SC would be a treat for the Quimper Hittys – we enjoy that corner of the country as well.
We have never been to South Carolina, though the daughter of the household has, and she came home raving about biscuits!
Those baskets are artistically made and Rose seems to think so too. She is just the perfect little model and that brown dress looks good on her.
She is glad you like the dress, she finds flannelette so warm and cosy, and says the best thing about winter is wearing it!
How clever of your friend to send these baskets to you and the Quimper HIttys. Indeed they will be cared for and appreciated at your home. And of course your “girls” and the cats will make good use of them. Great pics and some interesting history! as always being with the Quimper Hittys is a learning experience.
Our Hitty Cupboard is filled with interesting things which generate interesting adventures, stories, and reminiscences!
Oh your girls have the most marvellous baskets! How lovely of your friend to send you these along with the letter of explanation of them as well. Absolutely fun indeed.
My friend in South Carolina has known me for a long time and was perfectly correct that We Love Baskets, especially tiny ones!