Vintage 1960s French Woven and Braided Round Collecting Basket Weston Housed in its original gilt

Housed in its original gilt frame

A navy blue handy kitchen tool

A romantic glimpse into the French countryside

Beer drinking soon became an artistic endeavor and a status symbol

Engraved with a bramble berry design

Vintage 1960s French Woven and Braided Round Collecting Basket Weston Housed in its original giltVintage 1960s French Woven and Braided Round Collecting Basket, a medium size handwoven basket with a braided top rim and long carrying handle. Made for gathering and carrying, its round form and sturdy construction speak to everyday French country use. Today, it works beautifully for garden clippings, farmers market finds, kindling, or as a textured storage piece by a hearth or entry.