Vintage Nootka Grass Basket

This is an exquisite handmade Nootka grass basket with lid. Purchased in Vancouver, BC. Collectible item in perfect condition with original tag. Nootka baskets are highly valued for their craftsmanship and intricate designs. Basket makers use cedar bark, spruce root, or bear grass to make them. The crafters gather the raw materials, strip the bark or roots into thin strips, and then weave them together. They use natural dyes derived from plants, such as alder bark, yellow cedar, or blackberry root to create colorful designs. One of a kind. Also found this detail on the internet but cannot 100% verify, but I think it applies to this basket. Commonly referred to as Nootka, the Nuu-chah-nulth reside on the westcoast of Vancouver Island. While they are primarily known for their woodworking, cedar canoes, and large multifamily housing; they also produce very fine basket work. In the 1860's, the Nuu-chah-nulth started producing baskets for the tourist trade. By the 1930's, the market exploded with miniature baskets.