Mountain Trails Baskets

Mountain Trails Baskets are exclusively designed and handcrafted by Pennsylvania crafters from materials grown or manufactured in the United States. Our baskets are practical, versatile and unconditionally guaranteed. If a Mountain Trails Basket is ever damaged, it will be rebuilt or replaced, whichever is necessary, at no cost. The owner is only responsible for the shipping costs. A Mountain Trails Basket is a truly unique gift as well as a future family heirloom.

 

Baskets.

Mountain Trails Basket Company has reached the apex in the fine art of basketry. The instant appeal of the finest materials meticulously crafted into Mountain Trails Baskets is more than merely eye-catching. Its quality is obvious at even a casual glance.

It all starts with locating the best standing timber for our baskets. Once we own the logs, we have them turned down to our specifications. The body wood (veneer) is soaked in hot water. It is then double woven (two wraps of veneer) for extra strength. The basket is interwoven with North American Hardwood (preferably maple) veneer that gauges 1/30th inch thick. The body shell is completely dried and pulled down tight to make it as sturdy and durable as possible. Or next step is to rim the basket. Again, this requires great concentration from our talented crafters, as this is a critical point in construction. The rimwood has been machined to 1/8th inch thick. It is also soaked in hot water. It is then placed on both sides of the body veneer, fitted and drilled for riveting. The basket is secured with copper plated steel rivets as we don't use glue, staples, tacks, or nails in our finishing construction.

After the rimwood has dried completely, we start on our finishing operation. Reinforced (with 1/8th inch strips) or solid (birch) bottoms are fastened in place. Cleats, wooden handles, or leather handles are applied. The leather is hand cut with a razor from vegetable tanned cowhide. After the final inspection, (Mountain Trails Baskets are inspected after each phase of construction) the last action by the crafter is to sign and date the article, for many of our customers consider these collectors items. Mountain Trails Baskets are unsurpassed in design and quality. We use only the absolute best materials available. Now that you are familiar with our merchandise, you can certainly see that we have every reason to be proud of our product... Made in the U.S.A. is just another reason. Under no circumstances will we compromise the structural integrity of America's best basket! Craftsmanship and pride go into each basket to get the result of old time quality. Quality that is reminiscent of a bygone era, one in which you could be assured of getting your money's worth.

YOU CAN TRUST IN THE QUALITY
OF A
MOUNTAIN TRAILS BASKET!

 

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Permalink Reply by Dept of PMM Cut of Style on September 25, 2010 at 4:59pm
Pannier - With Harness

Number: 0018BP
Unstained: $88.00
Stained: $98.00
Dimensions: 8.5" L x 18" W x 17" H
Permalink Reply by Dept of PMM Cut of Style on October 31, 2010 at 3:50pm
Permalink Reply by Dept of PMM Cut of Style on September 25, 2010 at 5:00pm
Mini Purse - Solid Lid

Number: 0033PM
Unstained: $58.00
Stained: $66.00
Dimensions: 8" L x 6" W x 5" H
Permalink Reply by Dept of PMM Cut of Style on October 31, 2010 at 3:50pm
Permalink Reply by Dept of PMM Cut of Style on September 25, 2010 at 5:02pm
16" Pack - With Harness

Number: 0021
Unstained: $70.00
Stained: $78.00
Dimensions: 13" L x 12" W x 16" H
Permalink Reply by Dept of PMM Cut of Style on October 31, 2010 at 3:51pm
Permalink Reply by Dept of PMM Cut of Style on September 25, 2010 at 5:03pm
18" Pack Basket - With Harness

Number: 0022
Unstained: $74.00
Stained: $82.00
Dimensions: 13.5" L x 12.5" W x 18" H
Permalink Reply by Dept of PMM Cut of Style on October 31, 2010 at 3:51pm
Permalink Reply by Dept of PMM Cut of Style on September 25, 2010 at 5:04pm
20" Pack Basket - With Harness

Number: 0023
Unstained: $76.00
Stained: $84.00
Dimensions: 13.5" L x 12.5" W x 20" H
Permalink Reply by Dept of PMM Cut of Style on October 31, 2010 at 3:51pm

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