She weaves baskets from natural materials collected in the Sierras, including willow, wild grape, alder, sourberry, wild plum, wild cherry, California bay laurel, and many others. J. Littledeer also teaches the basics of basketry. Individual or group lessions are taught in a workshop style featuring hands-on basket weaving. All of the baskets are embellished with natural materials including deerskin, feathers, antler, shells, and carved soapstone beads. Prices vary depending on amount of embellishment and style.
Shape also varies.
Littledeer was instructed in the basics of basketry by her Native American grandmother. She has adapted her cultural heritage combined with her own creativity to produce unique coiled, twined, and ribbed baskets. Each one is a different shape and size, and each one is embellished with natural materials which may include deerskin, feathers, and hand-carved soapstone beads. Call or email to place your order. Postage costs vary.