{"product_id":"basketry-pine-needle-native-american","title":"Basketry: Pine Needle, Native American","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Coiled Pine Needle Basket, made by a Skilled Native American Artisan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe precise maker is not identifiable without a signature or specific provenance. This style of coiled basketry has deep roots in Native American cultures, particularly among South Eastern tribes like the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Seminole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlder pine needle baskets usually display a deep, rich, reddish-brown patina due to natural oxidation and exposure to light over many decades. Newer baskets often look lighter brown or even slightly greenish\/yellowish, depending on how recently the needles were harvested and dried. Note the natural signs of consistent use — there is a slight fraying on the inner basket lid and consistent wear patterns can indicate age and utility, differentiating them from decorative pieces made recently.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shift2ThriftVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45960488222918,"sku":"Listing 010-January-2026","price":750.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/2163\/2198\/files\/WeavedBasket01.jpg?v=1781926562","url":"https:\/\/shift2thriftvintage.co.za\/products\/basketry-pine-needle-native-american","provider":"Shift2ThriftVintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}