For over a quarter of a century, Designer Baskets have been valued for their extraordinary design and craftsmanship. Their creator, Derek Downing, began designing and crafting his unique baskets in 1986. He has since exhibited his work at major craft and trade shows throughout the nation, and become acclaimed as one of those rare individuals who has elevated a craft to an art form.
Grapevine Handle Baskets
Decorative, yet functional baskets made of natural grapevine handles, loops of colorful rattan accents and woven of sweetly scented sea grass.
Seagrass Baskets
Baskets woven of sweetly scented sea grass with an intertwined rattan handle and accented with colorful hand dyed rattan.
Free Form Baskets
Handle-less baskets crafted from natural grapevine, colorful hand dyed rattan accents and woven of sweetly scented sea grass.
Wall Hanging Baskets
Pocket or half baskets woven of sweetly scented sea grass and accented with colorful hand dyed rattan to hang on the wall.
Petit Baskets
Miniature versions of the classic Grapevine Handle Baskets and Sea Grass Baskets packaged in a clear PVC container and now, Petit wall hanging baskets too.
Rainbow Baskets
Vibrantly hued baskets, woven completely of hand dyed rattan, with natural grapevine handles.