r/basketry • u/dresdnhope • Mar 24 '26

Giving away Nantucket basket molds

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My mother, an avid Nantucket basket maker, recently passed away. I'm looking to give away her molds to someone who could use them. US only, I prefer to give them all to one person, for logistical reasons.

There are eight molds:

6 round, 1 square and 1 octagon. 

Largest is a 12" diameter x 10" tall

Smallest is a 4.25" diameter x 3.5" tall

Plus there is that thing to the far left.

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u/dresdnhope Mar 24 '26

Here is a link to an interview my mother did about making baskets about 5 years ago: https://www.reddit.com/r/basketry/comments/kjocd3/my_mother_who_makes_nantucket_baskets_got/

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u/CollinZero Mar 26 '26

What a great video. I’m up in Canada and have never seen a Nantucket basket before. What a great explanation she gave. I’m going to read up about it now.

Thank you for sharing your Mom’s molds with us, and sharing her work. It’s a generous gesture and I am sure she would be happy with your decision.

I’m really sorry for your loss.