Once used in the vineyards of Portugal during the 19th century, this handwoven grape basket carried the harvest that would become the wines of the Douro and beyond. Its thick oak-slat weave and sturdy double handles were built to withstand the weight of full grape loads, season after season, giving it the rugged durability you see today. The marks, discolorations, and repairs are all reminders of long days in the fields, when baskets like these were stacked high on carts and carried through narrow lanes to village presses. In a modern home, Sylvie imagines it holding rolled linens, firewood, or even standing tall as the most storied laundry basket you’ll ever own.
Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.
