Pine Needle Basket

This is a basket I made for my permanent marking pens. I was not able to find a container the size I wanted so I decided to just make one. It is made from pine needles that are about 15" long. I stitched it together with sinew which is similar to raffia but much stronger and a lot easier to use. The basket is about 6" in diameter and 4" tall.

Pine Needle Basket

Something I have wanted to do for a long time is to learn how to make Pine Needle Baskets. This summer I was finally able to take a class. I have now made several baskets. The needles come fome South Carolina and are about 15" long. The center of this basket is a slice of a Black Walnut. I keep the beads that I've made in it. It is always fun and sometimes a challenge to learn something new.