Art
Ira Blount carved this wooden basket and lid in 1995, decorating it with patterns he cut into the wood. In an era of mass-produced plastic and metal storage, handmade baskets like this one represented a choice to slow down and create something beautiful for everyday use.
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You lift the lid and smell the fresh-cut wood. Your fingers trace the carved lines—each one deliberate, made by someone's hands with a knife. Inside, you might store buttons, bread, or letters. It's practical, yes. But it's also art you touch every day.
Reflect
Do you own something handmade? What makes you keep and use it?