{"product_id":"vintage-french-hand-woven-splint-basket-normandy-style-in-french-blue","title":"Vintage French Bleuet Blue Painted Splint Basket, Country Gathering Basket","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful piece of French provincial history, this hand-woven splint wood basket is an example of the traditional \u003cem\u003evannerie\u003c\/em\u003e craftsmanship from the Normandy region of France. Traditionally used for gathering small fruits in a family orchard or farmstead of the North, this basket has a deep French Blue painted finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost likely painted by a color loving French homemaker, the inside has the rich, natural warmth of the hand-split wood—likely oak or chestnut—providing a striking contrast to the blue exterior. It’s a perfect size to display in many ways in your home.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced at a \u003cem\u003ebrocante\u003c\/em\u003e, this vintage basket is made from traditional hand-split wood ribbons. The construction is sturdy, it has a beautifully curved stationary handle. The charming, weathered blue finish highlights the authentic texture of the weave—a perfect marriage of rustic utility and French decorative style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures 10\" x 6\" x 6-1\/2\"h.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"frenchgardenhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45196241862710,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/1612\/0886\/files\/VintageFrenchBleuetBluePaintedSplintBasket_CountryGatheringBasket.jpg?v=1774915770","url":"https:\/\/frenchgardenhouse.com\/products\/vintage-french-hand-woven-splint-basket-normandy-style-in-french-blue","provider":"frenchgardenhouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}