The innovation I spoke of earlier is in the way he has hidden snaps behind the buckles on the front pocket straps. You can quickly unsnap the straps to access the pocket., yet the straps are still fully adjustable with the buckles. The genius is in the simplicity of the design. A classic George Simeonov touch and unique to his creels. Another interesting touch that George added to this basket is the short buckle post.
Most buckle posts are long and put stress on the buckle strap when opening or closing.
That's why you see so many broken straps on old creels. These work just right. They hold tight, yet release easy. This is a unique opportunity to own a George Simeonov handcrafted creel. This creel is even more desirable because of the front pocket design, extensive handcrafting on the pocket and lid, and his buckle snap innovation.