Look where the handle meets the rim — that woven diamond is called a God's Eye, and it isn't decoration. In traditional melon baskets, that crossing weave is the structural heart of the piece, locking handle and frame together so firmly the basket is built outward from it, rib by rib, by hand. This one was made for gathering eggs or garden herbs without bruising them, in a form Appalachian and Amish weavers have passed down for generations. She'll gather whatever you ask her to now — or simply sit on a shelf looking like she has stories.
Hand-woven split reed, circa 1970s–1990s. Approx. 5" across, 5" to top of handle. Weave tight throughout; handle straight and strong.
