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Featured Tour #2 - Bradford Baskets

See a 360° view of the Bradford Basket factory store. (this link will open in a new window) See a 360° view of the Bradford Basket factory store.(this link will open in a new window)

See a 360° view of Bradford Baskets employees assembling baskets by hand. (this link will open in a new window) See a 360° view of Bradford Baskets employees assembling baskets by hand.(this link will open in a new window)

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Please note: Currently, Bradford Basket Company is looking for a new location for its facility. During this transition, it will not offer factory tours.

The artisans at Bradford Baskets are proud of their work. So proud, in fact, that they sign their names to their work before it leaves the factory.

Each Bradford basket is handmade, using traditional weaving techniques. Each weaver receives 16 weeks of training before they begin - and that commitment to quality shows in each basket.

Surprisingly, Bradford Baskets is a relatively new company. Three brothers and their childhood friend founded the company in 1993. Their choice of location makes sense - Bradford County, PA is considered the hardwood capital of the United States.

During your tour of Bradford Baskets, you'll be watching firsthand as the artisans use their traditional techniques to create each basket from scratch. The craftspeople are happy to share their knowledge of basketry as visitors follow baskets from beginning to completion.

Find out more about Bradford Baskets.

Fun Facts:

  • Bradford baskets are hand-woven from maple wood splints and maple handles.
  • Many of Bradford's baskets follow designs that have existed on American farms and homesteads for over two centuries.

 

  
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