{"product_id":"antique-french-gathering-basket-two-tone-willow-circa-1900","title":"Antique French Gathering Basket | Two-Tone Willow | Circa 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eWoven in France around the turn of the 20th century, this panier de cueillette (gathering basket) has a refinement that sets it apart from the rougher farm baskets you typically find. I see a lot of baskets and most are purely functional. This one is so much more than that. The colors alone are delightful, with rich brown willow on the outside and warm honey tones woven through the interior. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe craftsmanship is excellent throughout. The oval body flares gently from a narrower base, creating a shape that feels elegant from every angle. Tight rows of peeled willow run through the weave, framed by darker structural ribs that give the basket depth and contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, a raised woven platform forms part of the base construction, while the arched handle is built from twisted willow and carefully bound where it joins the rim. More than a century later, the weave remains remarkably crisp, with only light wear and a few broken strands from daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of basket that moves easily from room to room. Filled with market fruit on a kitchen island, cut flowers from the garden, or placed in the laundry room to transport your antique french linens throughout the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a good look at this French market basket... there is so much here as compared with other baskets. It's a really beautiful piece of French history with all the warmth and character that only craftsmanship from a hundred years ago can deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Provence Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53567907103063,"sku":"DEC-116","price":545.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/4686\/4215\/files\/antique-french-gathering-basket-two-tone-willow-circa-1900-2.jpg?v=1779188813","url":"https:\/\/theprovencecollection.com\/products\/antique-french-gathering-basket-two-tone-willow-circa-1900","provider":"The Provence Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}