Oval Needlepoint Nantucket Lightship Basket™

*Our Oval Needlepoint Nantucket Basket is in customs and will be arriving in 1-2 weeks. Your bag will ship as soon as it arrives! From sailor’s pastime to your new favorite project! Self-finishing 4.75 x 2.25" canvas fixed to lid. L 9.5" x W 6" x H 7" with 5" handle Bags come unstitched and unpainted, ready for your personal touch—be it a monogram, a whale, scallop shells, or whatever your heart dreams up! The Nantucket Lightship Basket has roots in the 1800s, when sailors stationed on lightships off Nantucket began weaving during long months at sea. The original baskets were topped with ivory lids etched with unique designs—little works of art at sea. We’ve reimagined that moment in Nantucket history, combining two crafts that have long defined the island: basket weaving and needlepoint. Our stitchable self-finishing lid lets you swap ivory for colorful thread, creating a modern heirloom that’s entirely your own. Tag us on Instagram! @ericawilsonnantucket & @ericawilsonvineyard A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this basket will be donated to the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum in support of its preservation and educational efforts.  Handwoven by skilled artisans in China, made from wood and cane. Final sale—no returns or exchanges. Due to the hand-made nature of the lightship baskets, color and details may vary. Each bag comes with a free monogram chart and needle. Free whale chart here!