Handwoven baskets are a popular gift item here in the Shenandoah Valley. I did not ask the gentleman if this is a full-time occupation, but in my imaginary scenario he is semi-retired and supplements his income with selling these at craft shows and through shops specializing in Virginia-made products.
November 30, 2014
Basket-Maker at Work
This man was demonstrating his craft at a September festival. I'm posting his picture now for the current City Daily Photo theme: Worker.
Handwoven baskets are a popular gift item here in the Shenandoah Valley. I did not ask the gentleman if this is a full-time occupation, but in my imaginary scenario he is semi-retired and supplements his income with selling these at craft shows and through shops specializing in Virginia-made products.
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Arts and Crafts,
Shenandoah
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really awesome. he looks very non-stressed. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, I really like the traditional crafts !!
ReplyDeleteHe looks quite content. I couldn't imagine doing that myself!
ReplyDeleteGood to see that things are HANDMADE.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful baskets! I love to get things that are hand made. I think they last much longer and I also like to buy local if I can.
ReplyDeleteA real craftsman!
ReplyDeleteI like your photo and story and you could be right :)
ReplyDeletePretty neat art
ReplyDeleteThis would be sooooo fascinating to watch!
ReplyDeleteI love buying local and handmade is even better.
ReplyDeleteI think your imaginary scenario might be spot on Linda :) Perfect shot for the theme.
ReplyDeleteLinda, I am delighted with these baskets.
ReplyDeleteYou made some great shots.
Greetings from Polish.
Lucia
Love baskets. They are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCraftsman, for sure.
ReplyDeleteI am thinking that my retirement hobby of photography is a heckuva lot easier than weaving baskets.
ReplyDeleteThose baskets are really great looking!
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