Rustic Southwest Folk Craft (Mid-20th Century)
 
A quietly beautiful handmade piece, this rustic coiled basket brings natural texture and timeworn character to any surface it touches. Likely crafted mid-century from tightly wrapped palm or reed, the basket features thick, spiraled coils and a smoky brown patina earned through age and use.
 
Unlike the precision of fine art basketry, this piece leans fully into function—made for daily living. Its weight and depth suggest it was once used to hold food, tools, or household odds and ends. Now, it's perfect for styling in collected vignettes: layered with driftwood, terra cotta, or vintage textiles.
 
Not fine. Not fragile. Just a humble, handmade object with presence—ideal for collectors of earthy, textural finds or lovers of vintage utility craft. Use it as a catch-all on a desk, a resting place for palo santo, or part of a layered shelf story.
 
Likely Origin: Southwestern U.S. or Northern Mexico
Material: Hand-coiled palm or river reed
Construction: Thick, functional coiling with visible stitchwork
Approx. Dimensions: 6.5" diameter x 3" tall
Estimated Date: Mid-20th century
Finish: Naturally aged with soft surface wear