About Us
Our story began in the 1970s when my parents first learned and shared the traditional skills that still guide our work today. Dad mastered the art of black ash basketry, patiently teaching us how to pound logs into flexible splints and weave them into strong, beautiful baskets.
Mom focused on moccasins, carefully passing down the techniques of hand-stitching and beading soft leather in the traditional way.
What started as a quiet family craft has grown into Ash Basket Crafts — a small collection of authentic, handcrafted treasures made with care and respect for Indigenous traditions from many places.You’ll often find Dad in the workshop working the black ash logs or teaching the rhythm of basket weaving in small workshops.
Mom continues to create and share her knowledge of moccasin making, turning leather into comfortable, meaningful pieces that carry generations of skill.Alongside our family-made items, we proudly carry handcrafted medallions, dream catchers, and other special pieces created by First Nations artisans from South America and Indigenous communities around the world. We source these beautiful works directly so each one brings the unique spirit and craftsmanship of its makers to you.Every black ash basket, every pair of moccasins, and every medallion represents more than an object — they are connections to family, culture, land, and the hands of skilled artisans across the continents.Today we continue this hands-on tradition in small batches. No mass production, just real craftsmanship passed from our parents and shared with you. Whether you’re looking for a sturdy gathering basket, a pair of traditional baby moccasins, or a meaningful hand-beaded medallion from South American First Nations artists, everything here is made or chosen with the same love and attention that started over 50 years ago.We’re proud to keep these skills and traditions alive — one log, one stitch, one story at a time.— The Ash Basket Crafts Family