Ash
13" x 18"
Massachusetts

Such a beautiful basket but I am sorry to say it is unavailable so I spare you the details on how we went to visit the maker, how he is working in his father-in-laws shop from the 20's on belt operated machines, how he was a lovely man to talk to, how it took 8 emails and numerous calls to get the one basket...Why? Half the problem with craft these days is older craftspeople are retired and tend to think they are making craft as a favor to the rest of the world. They say they enjoy it but after years of feeling unappreciated they have become bitter and feel they are sacrificing themselves for the preservation of the object. It’s such a shame to hear this after months of building a relationship: "Yes he made two more but both have been spoken for, send the basket back if this is a problem we have orders for the next two years people are willing to wait, your call but I want either the basket or the money by Monday. We are also a small business and work on COD." Wow, I think she likes Sarah Palin. Sometimes it is good to be reminded be nice! be nice! and also remember to compliment people on what they are doing if you like their stuff, we all need to hear it!