Baby Rattle
$32.00 8" x 3.5"
Water Willow and Juniper Seed
FRANCE
THIS IS AN ONGOING ITEM!
We met Nicolas over three years ago at the Saturday market in Apt, France. I was enticed by his potato basket as well as his baby rattle. The rattle is made of 7 strands of water willow and 7 juniper seeds. The willow grows in a stream near his house. The history of the rattle is not exactly known but Nicolas was told it was originally given as a baptism gift, the number 7 representing the seven deadly sins or the seven sacraments. When viewed from the top one will notice the spiral pattern, it can hypnotize. Over time the willow will grow darker. Provence was historically known for its basket making, Cadenet being the center of production. Now there are very few basket makers left. We like being able to support Nicolas in his work.
Water Willow and Juniper Seed
FRANCE
THIS IS AN ONGOING ITEM!
We met Nicolas over three years ago at the Saturday market in Apt, France. I was enticed by his potato basket as well as his baby rattle. The rattle is made of 7 strands of water willow and 7 juniper seeds. The willow grows in a stream near his house. The history of the rattle is not exactly known but Nicolas was told it was originally given as a baptism gift, the number 7 representing the seven deadly sins or the seven sacraments. When viewed from the top one will notice the spiral pattern, it can hypnotize. Over time the willow will grow darker. Provence was historically known for its basket making, Cadenet being the center of production. Now there are very few basket makers left. We like being able to support Nicolas in his work.