Welcome to

Alan SW  Reed 

Nantucket Lightship & Friendship Baskets
 

Dedicated to the Highest Nantucket Standards

       Discerning Collectors are quick to recognize the artistry, skill and craftsmanship of the baskets created here at Nantucket Lightship & Friendship Baskets. From the meticulous fine weave, to the exacting fit and design of each component. Be assured that your custom-made Nantucket Basket, is not only of the highest quality, but also reflects your personal choice! You are invited to browse the web site or visit the basket shop at 11 First Way in the Mid-Island area of Nantucket Island.
New, Vintage & Antique  Nantucket Baskets
 

 All of the baskets made here are woven and assembled entirely by either Alan Reed (Nantucket Lightship & Friendship Baskets) or Nap Plank (Nantucket Basket Works) and are signed & dated on the bottom of the basket. All the basket components, top plates, bottom plates, rims, staves & handles are made here in the shop from their respective raw materials with exception of the weaving cane. Our scrimshaw is done by native artist Lee Ann Papale and the carvings are made by various carvers, including some by Nap & Alan.

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This button is for the section of the Web site for baskets that are "For Sale", however some may be recently sold.

This button is for the section of the Web site for baskets that have made in the past and are "Not for Sale".

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If you see something you like, and it has been sold, call the shop and we can help you to Custom Design a basket to your specifications.

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  • Alan S.W. Reed - Basket Maker & Carver 
  • Nap Plank - Basket Maker & Carver

  • Lee Ann Papale - Scrimshander

28 Mizzenmast, 508-228-9504
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The mailing address is: 11 First Way, Nantucket, MA 02554

Phone the shop at:   508.228.9493 Alan   or   508.228.2518 Nap

E-mail Alan at aswreed@gmail.com

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Links to other interesting sites

Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum

Timothy D. Parsons' Nantucket Lightship Basket Shop