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Country Decorating With Handcrafted Amish Baskets

Country Decorating With Handcrafted Amish Baskets

Amish BasketIf you love simple country life and beautifully-made handcrafts, you will definitely appreciate the wonderful craftsmanship of Amish basketry.  Amish baskets are a great way to add chic style and country charm to your home decorating.

The Amish are a hard working people that live simple lives on large, beautiful farms.  They don’t rely on modern conveniences such as cars and electricity, and are often seen in horse and buggy on local streets.  

They have a strong sense of community and often give of their time and skills to help one another. They are also known for their strong work ethic and family values.

Many Amish families sell baskets, furniture, quilts, and other handcrafts as a way to supplement their income.  The Amish work as a family to create great works of art passed down from generations.  Children are trained in the art form from a young age, and grow to become skilled craftsmen.

The Amish have become well-known for the baskets they make, and pride themselves on the quality of their work.  Each basket is a unique, handcrafted design that involves hours of laborious detail work.  Natural imperfections, typical of handcrafted items, give each basket unique character and country charm. 

See our great selection of Amish Baskets.

Nov 17th 2015 Mission Del Rey

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