Violet Drift is a contemporary pine needle basket that brings together the warm golden tones of natural longleaf pine needles and the rich violet hues of charoite. At its center, an elongated oval charoite cabochon displays intricate purple patterns, framed by carefully arranged rows of beads in complementary shades of violet, lavender, and pale pink.
Deep purple stitching creates a bold circular accent around the center, while contrasting lavender and violet threads form a rhythmic pattern across the coiled pine needles. Pale glass lavender beads punctuate the outer rows, adding subtle highlights to the warm natural tones of the pine.
The interplay of colour, texture, and pattern gives Violet Drift its distinctive character, balancing the organic structure of pine needle basketry with the expressive presence of gemstone and beadwork.
Sized to hold business cards, Violet Drift brings an artistic touch to a desk, studio, or reception area. Its sculptural form makes it both a functional accessory and a distinctive display piece. Violet Drift is also the perfect size to hold jewelry and other small items.
Materials
Longleaf pine needles,charoite cabochone, waxed linen thread, seed and accent beads
Thread colours
Violet and lavender
Technique
Coiling with spiral stitch and wrapped rows, decorative beadwork
Dimensions
4.25 × 3.73 × 1.25”
Violet Drift is a contemporary pine needle basket that brings together the warm golden tones of natural longleaf pine needles and the rich violet hues of charoite. At its center, an elongated oval charoite cabochon displays intricate purple patterns, framed by carefully arranged rows of beads in complementary shades of violet, lavender, and pale pink.
Deep purple stitching creates a bold circular accent around the center, while contrasting lavender and violet threads form a rhythmic pattern across the coiled pine needles. Pale glass lavender beads punctuate the outer rows, adding subtle highlights to the warm natural tones of the pine.
The interplay of colour, texture, and pattern gives Violet Drift its distinctive character, balancing the organic structure of pine needle basketry with the expressive presence of gemstone and beadwork.
Sized to hold business cards, Violet Drift brings an artistic touch to a desk, studio, or reception area. Its sculptural form makes it both a functional accessory and a distinctive display piece. Violet Drift is also the perfect size to hold jewelry and other small items.
Materials
Longleaf pine needles,charoite cabochone, waxed linen thread, seed and accent beads
Thread colours
Violet and lavender
Technique
Coiling with spiral stitch and wrapped rows, decorative beadwork
Dimensions
4.25 × 3.73 × 1.25”
