Twined Bags & Twined Baskets For Sale

All twined items are individually hand made, by Vera Longtoe Sheehan,  Elnu Abenaki Tribe.   She works with 100% plant fiber, which is a renewable and sustainable resource.   Her creations can take from a day to a month to complete.   The more you use them, the softer they feel.  Each item is properly labeled  in compliance with the * Indian Arts & Craft Law.  If you are interested in one of these items or in having something custom made, please contact the artist.  

For rates and availability call (802) 579-0049 or email vlongtoe@vtindigenous.com

Twined Round bag 

 Traditionally used as a storage conatiners, this twined round bag has a flat  bottom, so it can stand upright.

2 tones of Natural hemp.

5" wide  x tall 6"

 

Closed and Diagonal Twined Bag*

This bag was twined using both the closed twining and diagonal twining techniques. This size bag, makes a great shot bag or shouldar bag. Made from natural and white hemp. 8 3/4" x 8" Tall

 

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Round Twined Storage Basket 

 Just the right size to be used as a sewing basket.  Made from Natural, red and black.   5" wide x tall 6"

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Twined Gourd Basket*

This basket gets its name from its shape. It looks like a gourd, with the top cut off. This shape lends itself nicely as a sewing basket.

Natural and walnut dyed hemp.

6" x 4" tall.

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Small Twined Basket

Geometric pattern on closed twined baskets. Great size for a sewing or trinket basket  Made from natural and dyed hemp.

Approximately 6" wide.

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Twined Food Storage Bag

Twined round bags like these were made in various sizes. Historically, sometimes refered to as "Sally Bags," carried corn meal rations .  Made from Natural polished and unpolished hemp. 

 5" wide x tall 6 1/2"

Twined Medine Bag

Small Twined Bag

This medicine bag was twined during a hurricaine by candle light. The design represents the swirling wind and debris.  Closed twined with braided strap, so it can be worn around the neck. Made from white & brown cotton cord. 2.5 " x 2.5" wide.

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Small Twined Bag

Closed twined with braided strap, so it can be worn around the neck. Made from red & black cotton cord. 2" wide

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Small Twined Bag

Closed twined with braided strap, so it can be worn around the neck. Made from creme and black cotton cord. 2" wide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 *The Elnu Abenaki Tribe is recognized by the State of Vermont as a Native American Tribe (Refer to Sec 1.1 V.S.A.§ 853a). Verification can be made by contacting the Tribal Headquarters.