Heritage White Pine Weaving
A tradition lovingly continued.
Experience the beauty of this traditional art form passed down through generations.
White Pine weaving originated with people of the Appalachia, composed historically of native Cherokee joined in the 1700s by Scotch-Irish Immigrants. White pine weaving is a labor-intensive art form taking 80+ hours to create. Pine needles are collected, prepared and woven. The basket is decorated, coated with melted beeswax and baked to preserve. The final product is hand-rubbed to finish.
Traditionally Appalachian pine art was embellished with simple clay beads. I aim to pay homage to these roots but elevate the design by using ethically-sourced semi-precious gemstones. Each design is unique, and lovingly crafted.
This artwork is created to honor those before us; our forebears, who even as they struggled, strove to create beauty in their world. It is my hope that others will appreciate the history and play a part in preserving this critically endangered folk art.
Discover the legacy of an endangered American Art
Experience this regional Appalachian Folk Art, passed down through generations. Immerse yourself in the tradition of White Pine Weaving and be inspired by its timeless beauty. Celebrate our shared American History.
Unique craftsmanship of an American folk art
American traditional folk art
Artwork that is unique and one of a kind
Ethically sourced semiprecious gemstones
Decorated designs are coated with melted beeswax
Wild white pine needles are collected, prepared and soaked in boiling water to clean and soften
Embellishments are wired to design and reinforced with waxed linen
The creative process
Weave is built up and sewn utilizing waxed linen thread.
Completed waxed artwork is baked to saturate and preserve
“Ancient Song”
Embellished with ammonite fossil encircled with 14K gold. Stones are picture Jasper with 14 K gold spacers.
Metaphysical properties: Ammonite - healing/protecting, intuition and creativity. Picture jasper - creativity.
Gemstone origins: Picture Jasper - Utah USA. Ammonite - Madagascar
Base Diameter: 8.5 inches
Overall Height: 6 inches
Height to rim: 5 inches
$575 SOLD
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“Silver Dragon”
Dragons were used in Scottish folklore to represent power and wisdom, depicted in Celtic artwork on flags and shields to bring strength and protection. This artwork is embellished with high quality imported Indian Moonstone and sterling silver.
Metaphysical properties: Moonstone is very powerful and has many metaphysical properties including: emotional balance, intuition, spiritual growth, protection,new beginnings and inner growth
Gemstone origins: Moonstone - Rajasthan (Jaipur) India
Base Diameter: 6.5 inches
Overall Height: 9 inches
Height to rim: 4.75 inches (approx dimensions)
$675 (hold )
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“Greenbrier”
This piece evokes the upland Appalachian greenbrier thickets. Stones are Fancy Jasper and jade with 14 K gold plated hematite spacers
Metaphysical properties: Fancy jasper- balance, energy/protection. Jade - Serenity/luck.
Gemstone origins: Fancy Jasper - India. Jade - Canada. Hematite - Michigan USA
Base Diameter: 6.25 inches
Overall Height: 7.25 inches
Height to rim: 4.75 inches x
$575 SOLD
“Peter Cottontail”
This cheerful basket is named after the fictional rabbit in the 1910 work of author Thornton Burgess. This basket is decorated with rhodochrosite stones with brass spacers topped with a brass bunny.
Metaphysical properties: Rhodochrosite - improves self-worth and soothes emotional stress. Brass - enhances courage and promotes healing.
Origins: Rhodochrosite - Argentina
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Base Diameter: 5 inches
Overall Height: 6.5 inches
Height to rim: 4.5 inches x
$250
“Mountain Spring”
This artwork is a wall disk, backed with felt with beaded hanging loop. “Mountain Spring” is evocative of the sparkling artesian fed streams trickling down the mountainsides. This wall disk artwork is entirely decorated with sodalite and sterling silver. Sodalite is often recommended for artists and writers to improve self-expression and creativity.
Metaphysical properties: Sodalite: Communication, intuition, clarity, mental performance, alleviate fear and increase confidence.
Gemstone origins: Sodalite - Canada (Bancroft Ontario)
Diameter: 9 inches (approx)
Hold for Dole Art Show Oct 2025
“Blue Ridge Mountain”
Description: Dark beauty of lapis calls to mind the Blue Ridge Mountains awe-inspiring evening silhouette. Stones are Lapis lazuli. Spacers are sterling silver
Metaphysical properties: Lapis lazuli - truth/clarity, creativity
Gemstone origins: Lapis lazuli - Afghanistan.
Base Diameter: 5 inches
Overall Height: 6.5 inches
Height to rim: 5 inches x
$575
“Summer Dream”
Summer brings out the beauty of dragonflies, flying jewels. Embellished with lapis and aventurine, in the color of dragonflies
Metaphysical properties: Lapis lazuli - truth/clarity, Aventurine - emotional self-healing.
Gemstone origins: Aventurine- India. Lapis- Afghanistan
Base Diameter: 6.75 inches
Overall Height: 6 inches
Height to rim: 4 inches x
$575
“Bubbling spring”
Pure mountain springs are clear, sparkling and beautiful. Ornamentation on this basket brings to mind these qualities. Decoration materials are abalone and freshwater pearls. Stones are aquamarine. Spacers are sterling.
Metaphysical properties: Pearl - spirituality. Aquamarine - courage/balance/trust.
Gemstone origins: Abalone - New Zealand. Pearls - Australia. Aquamarine - Brazil.
Base Diameter: 4.25 inches
Overall Height: 5 inches
Height to rim: 4 inches x
$325 SOLD
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“Carnelian Dawn”
Ancient warriors wore carnelian for courage. Today it is valued for its beauty in the color of a dusky sunrise. The entirety of this basket is decorated with stones. the spacers are 14 K gold plated hematite, the remainder pure carnelian.
Metaphysical properties: Carnelian -Self esteem, creativity, motivation, love/passion and courage.
Gemstone origins: Carnelian - India and Brazil.
Base Diameter: 6.5 inches
Overall Height: 6 inches
Height to rim: 4.5 inches x
$610
“Tranquility”
Amethyst is known as the stone of peace. A delight for amethyst lovers, this wall disk is adorned with tones of amethyst with sterling silver tubes and spacers.
Metaphysical properties: Amethyst - Calming, clarity, comfort.
Gemstone origins: Amethyst - Brazil.
Diameter: 9 inches x
$375 SOLD
“Forest sentinel”
Stones are Picture Jasper. Spacers are brass.
Metaphysical properties: Picture jasper - creativity.
Gemstone origins: Picture Jasper -Utah USA, Brass -Tibet.
Base Diameter: .5 inches
Overall Height: 9 inches
Height to rim: 5 inches x
$610
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“Revelation”
Revelation is disclosure of something secret or obscure. Stones on this basket are sardonyx, rich in dark mystery. Sardonyx is mentioned in the bible as a precious stone in the foundation of the heavenly city (Rev 21:20). Spacers are 14K gold plated hematite.
Metaphysical properties: Sardonyx - courage, happiness and clear communication.
Gemstone origins: Sardonyx - India
Base Diameter: 6 inches
Overall Height: 6.0 inches
Height to rim: 4.0 inches x
$475
“Siochain”
“Siochain” means peace in Gaelic. This wall disc is hand crafted and embellished with labradorite and black agate.
Metaphysical properties: Labradorite- enhances intuition and promotes spiritual growth. Black agate-Spiritual awareness
Gemstone origins: Labradorite - Finland
$275 SOLD
“Memento Mori”
Memento Mori is a Latin phrase that translates to “remember you must die”. It serves as a reminder of the fleeting nature of worldly existence. The concept is rooted in Christianity and ancient philosophers. Rather than a morbid preoccupation it is a prompt to celebrate life and to live each day to the fullest. This art piece is decorated with African turquoise (blue jasper). The brass topper, charms and spacers are crafted at a family run foundry in Nepal. The tassel is archival-treated silk
Metaphysical properties: African turquoise (blue jasper) is th “Stone of Evolution” and is said to bring about great change and transformation in one’s life. It also provides calming and purifying properties.
Gemstone origins: African turquoise (blue jasper) - Namibia
$645
“Nana’s Legacy”
Crafted to honor the memory of all the Nanas, mothers and Grandmothers - women of courage, caring and love who shaped our lives. The stone of this basket is labradorite. It has quiet beauty, revealing its beauty upon contemplation.
Metaphysical properties: Laradorite - Transformation and spiritual growth, clarity and creativity, emotional healing and balance.
Gemstone origins: Labradorite- Finland
$545
“Journey’s End”
Upon sale of this piece a donation will be made to The Nature Conservancy a Promise for Elephants Program. Stones are grey Map Jasper. Elephant topper and charms are brass manufactured in a family-run brass foundry in Tibet.
Metaphysical properties:
Gemstone origins: Grey map Jasper - Chihuahua Northern Mexico
$655
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“Soulmate”
Soulmate is lovingly crafted to honor a partner with whom one has a unique deep connection based on mutual understanding and acceptance. Stones are Australian blue Opal and Australian cultured pearls. Metal is sterling silver.
Metaphysical properties:
Gemstone origins: Opal - Australia. Pearls - Australian cultured.
$625
“Slainte”
Slainte is an Iish and Scottish Gaelic word meaning “health” or “good health” it is commonly used as a toast in Ireland and Scotland. It evokes the celebration of good companions, good times and good whisky. Stones are green, purple and yellow flourite. Metal is sterling silver.
Metaphysical properties:
Gemstone origins: Flourite - Illinois USA (Minerva Mine Cave-in-Rock IL)
$545
“Rose Amore”
Rose quartz is known as the heart stone and symbolizes everlasting love and infinite peace. This adorable basket is decorated with a rose quartz chunk, rose quartz beads with a small amount of labradorite. The chain is silver plate.
Metaphysical properties: Rose quartz - enhances spiritual growth and wisdom. Labradorite - Protects against negativity.
Origins: Rose quartz - California USA, Labradorite - Finland.
Base Diameter: 4.5 inches
Overall Height: 6.5 inches
Height to rim: 5 inches x
$275
“Bear!”
A fun piece it is topped with a brass bear. Embellished with Fancy Jasper (also known as India agate) with brass spacers and cute brass acorn charms.
Metaphysical properties: Fancy jasper- balance, energy/protection.
Gemstone Origins: Fancy Jasper - India.
Base Diameter: 6 inches
Overall Height: 6.5 inches
Height to rim: 4 inches x
$375
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“Golden Glow”
Tiger eye and hematite decorate this piece in the golden glow of a summer day. Tiger eye is said to combine earth energy with sunlight, creating an intense well-grounded stone.
Metaphysical properties: Tiger eye - protection from evil/enhance psychic and empathic energies. Hematite - improved focus, protection against negative influences.
Origins: Hematite - Michigan USA. Tiger eye - South Africa
Diameter: 8.75 inches x
$275
“William Wallace”
Titled in honor of William Wallace, one of Scotland’s most famous military heroes. This basket is topped with a brass eagle and embellished with lace agate. Spacers and feather charms are brass.
Metaphysical properties: Lace agate - wards off “evil eye”, brings joy and relieves emotional pain.
Origins: Lace agate - Mexico.
Base Diameter: 6.0 inches
Overall Height: 7.5 inches
Height to rim: 4 inches x
$575
“Sidhe”
Old Irish for Fairy Hill, a location in Aberfoyle Scotland where fairy magic takes place. Children traditionally visit here and tie a ribbon to make a wish.
Topped with rose quartz, known as the heart stone and symbolizes everlasting love and infinite peace. This art piece is decorated with a rhodochrosite and grey and white freshwater pearls. Spacers are Tibetan silver and sterling silver.
Metaphysical properties: Rose quartz - enhances spiritual growth and wisdom. Rhodochrosite - improves self-worth and soothes emotional stress. Pearl - spirituality.
Origins: Rose quartz - California USA, Rhodochrosite - Argentina. Pearls - Australia.
Base Diameter: 6.0 inches
Overall Height: 7.25 inches
Height to rim: 4.75 inches x
$450
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“Firth of Fourth”
The Firth of Fourth is a beautiful estuary in Scotland that flows into the North Sea. This design is decorated with an abalone topper, abalone beads and sterling silver spacers and embellishments. Abalone is believed to provide healing ocean energy, which is why we feel better at the water’s edge.
Metaphysical properties: Abalone - protection, emotional balance/shielding and tranquility. Aquamarine - courage/balance/trust.
Origins: Abalone - Australia. Aquamarine - Brazil.
Base Diameter: 6.5 inches
Overall Height: 7.5 inches
Height to rim: 5.5 inches
$325 SOLD
“Loyalty”
Brass shepherd representing the loyalty of our beloved companions. Decorated with beautiful green malachite, brass paw print charms and brass spacers
Metaphysical properties: Malachite - relieves emotional pain and brings ease in times of change.
Origins: Malachite - Russia
Base Diameter: 6 inches
Overall Height: 7.5 inches
Height to rim: 4.5 inches x
Suitable for medium to large dog.
$325
PET URNS
Lovingly Crafted to honor your pet’s memory. Personalization available upon request.
“Felicity”
To honor a cherished companion, this urn has brass cat charms, brass beads and India agate stones.
Metaphysical properties: India agate - Grounding, balance. Promote emotional balance and clarity. Brass - Courage/healing.
Origins: India agate - India
Base Diameter: 6 inches
Overall Height: 8 inches
Height to rim: 6 nches x
Suitable for small dog or cat.
$300 SOLD
Please note, these are one of a kind and are not replicated. All baskets may be used as urns and may be wired closed if desired.
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“Streamside Rest”
This urn basket is decorated with a brass car and embellished with epidote stones and brass cat charms.
Metaphysical properties: Epidote - Brings feeling of hopeful optimism/personal growth. Brass - Courage/healing.
Base Diameter: 5 inches
Overall Height: 6 inches
Height to rim: 4 inches x
suitable for cat
$300
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