Gizzard Basket
12″ x 12″ x 10 1/2″
Hand-split white oak and reed; milk paint, varnish
It’s good to break out of strict traditions sometimes, and this basket is about as Billy Ray-goes-wild as it gets. The handle, hoop, wrap and initial woven splits are white oak. The ribs and bulk of weaving are reed. A gift for a friend who needed a basket in her collection that sits way up high on a shelf and says, “Come on up and see me sometime.”
Having been a basket lover most of my life, I have never owned a beautiful
hand made basket. Thank you Billy. I appreciate the tremendous number of hours that went into making my basket. It is truly a work of art that I will always treasure.
With love, Joanie
By: Joan Lamm on April 25, 2011
at 7:39 am
Joanie,
Glad you like the basket. It was a pleasure to make because I knew it would be appreciated. Best wishes to you, Bobby and the family.
By: billyrsims on April 25, 2011
at 9:14 am
Painted Lady is filled with love and appreciation!
Annette
By: Annette on April 26, 2011
at 7:23 am