{"title":"Whale Tail Weaving","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-whalers-wife-cuff","title":"The Whaler's Wife Cuff","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"349\" data-start=\"217\"\u003eStatement-making elegance. If this were in basket form, it would be on your mantle—instead, you can wear it every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"779\" data-start=\"351\"\u003eWhale Tail Weaving's most substantial Nantucket basket cuff, the Whaler’s Wife is crafted with triple staves for a bold, structured look. Molded cherry hardwood creates the signature contrast between the staves and weavers, while authentic, ethically sourced fossilized mammoth end caps add a timeless touch. Ironically, going back in time to fossilized material is our modern way of honoring America’s whaling history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"779\" data-start=\"351\"\u003eAvailable in one size that fits most wrists - inside diameter measures \u003cspan\u003e2 5\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Whale Tail Weaving and The Nantucket Lightship Basket Tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn the early to mid-1800s, Nantucket Island in Massachusetts was considered the whaling capital of the world. During this time, lightships acted as mobile navigation stations, upon which the sailors manning them would also have to live for long stretches of time. To pass the time, sailors would often carve whale bone and weave baskets. When the baskets came home to Nantucket, they started out as purely utilitarian, and grew to become family heirlooms, passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eToday, \u003cstrong\u003eWhale Tail Weaving \u003c\/strong\u003ehonors that history and offers modern pieces of wearable art that hold true to America’s whaling and lightship history. Nantucket basket bracelets, necklaces, and accessories are hand-made in the classic tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“I have vivid images of our kitchen counter growing up, where there was often an upside-down hard wooden mold with lots of thin wooden “fingers” sticking out, untamed and spread wide open. Every week, especially throughout Cape Cod winters, my mom would gather up her supplies and visit her 'Basket Ladies'. These Basket Lady sessions intrigued me, but it wasn’t until much later that I learned to weave myself. I now have a sense of how important that activity was to her — socially, as well as for the satisfaction and joy of creating something beautiful with your own hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eToday, I weave in my mother’s footsteps to keep this American art alive.” -\u003ci\u003eBridget Wiatrowski, Whale Tail Weaving\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"779\" data-start=\"351\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion__toggle h6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"animated-plus group-expanded:rotate\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cslot id=\"details-content\" pseudo=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep your jewelry in pristine condition, avoid exposure to chemical products, perfumes, excessive sweat, seawater, and pool water. Both saltwater and chlorine can harm your pieces: chlorine can discolor and damage metals mixed with gold and gradually wear down the finish and polish of charms. Additionally, lotions and sprays can leave a film that dulls your jewelry’s shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo prevent tarnish and maintain your jewelry’s luster, gently clean it with a soft, damp cloth, making sure to reach all the small crevices. Keeping your jewelry dry is crucial, as moisture accelerates tarnishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor storage, keep different types of jewelry separate. We suggest using a Ziploc or sandwich bag with the air squeezed out to minimize oxidation and preserve your pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whale Tail Weaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43820162711640,"sku":"WTW223","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/7875\/5416\/files\/WhalersWife3.jpg?v=1772477636"},{"product_id":"the-whalers-girlfriend-cuff","title":"The Whaler's Girlfriend Cuff","description":"\u003cp\u003eDouble stave Nantucket basket cuff with mammoth end caps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eA refined take on Whale Tail Weaving's Whaler’s Wife Cuff, the Whaler’s Girlfriend Cuff is bold yet elegantly understated—the perfect balance of statement and sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003eWith its double-stave construction more delicate than the Whaler’s Wife. Handwoven rattan and ethically sourced fossilized mammoth end caps create a striking contrast, embodying the artistry at the heart of Whale Tail Weaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"779\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in one size\u003c\/strong\u003e that fits most wrists - inside diameter measures \u003cspan\u003e2 5\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion__toggle h6\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"779\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eBrass, Cane, Rattan, Fossilized Mammoth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Whale Tail Weaving and The Nantucket Lightship Basket Tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn the early to mid-1800s, Nantucket Island in Massachusetts was considered the whaling capital of the world. During this time, lightships acted as mobile navigation stations, upon which the sailors manning them would also have to live for long stretches of time. To pass the time, sailors would often carve whale bone and weave baskets. When the baskets came home to Nantucket, they started out as purely utilitarian, and grew to become family heirlooms, passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eToday, \u003cstrong\u003eWhale Tail Weaving \u003c\/strong\u003ehonors that history and offers modern pieces of wearable art that hold true to America’s whaling and lightship history. Nantucket basket bracelets, necklaces, and accessories are hand-made in the classic tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“I have vivid images of our kitchen counter growing up, where there was often an upside-down hard wooden mold with lots of thin wooden “fingers” sticking out, untamed and spread wide open. Every week, especially throughout Cape Cod winters, my mom would gather up her supplies and visit her 'Basket Ladies'. These Basket Lady sessions intrigued me, but it wasn’t until much later that I learned to weave myself. I now have a sense of how important that activity was to her — socially, as well as for the satisfaction and joy of creating something beautiful with your own hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eToday, I weave in my mother’s footsteps to keep this American art alive.” -\u003ci\u003eBridget Wiatrowski, Whale Tail Weaving\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"779\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion__toggle h6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"animated-plus group-expanded:rotate\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cslot pseudo=\"details-content\" id=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep your jewelry in pristine condition, avoid exposure to chemical products, perfumes, excessive sweat, seawater, and pool water. Both saltwater and chlorine can harm your pieces: chlorine can discolor and damage metals mixed with gold and gradually wear down the finish and polish of charms. Additionally, lotions and sprays can leave a film that dulls your jewelry’s shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo prevent tarnish and maintain your jewelry’s luster, gently clean it with a soft, damp cloth, making sure to reach all the small crevices. Keeping your jewelry dry is crucial, as moisture accelerates tarnishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor storage, keep different types of jewelry separate. 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During this time, lightships acted as mobile navigation stations, upon which the sailors manning them would also have to live for long stretches of time and sailors would often carve whale bone and weave baskets. When the baskets came home to Nantucket, they started out as purely utilitarian, and grew to become family heirlooms, passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eToday, \u003cstrong\u003eWhale Tail Weaving \u003c\/strong\u003ehonors that history and offers modern pieces of wearable art that hold true to America’s whaling and lightship history. Our Nantucket basket bracelets, necklaces, and accessories are hand-made in the classic tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“I have vivid images of our kitchen counter growing up, where there was often an upside-down hard wooden mold with lots of thin wooden “fingers” sticking out, untamed and spread wide open. Every week, especially throughout Cape Cod winters, my mom would gather up her supplies and visit her 'Basket Ladies'. These Basket Lady sessions intrigued me, but it wasn’t until much later that I learned to weave myself. I now have a sense of how important that activity was to her — socially, as well as for the satisfaction and joy of creating something beautiful with your own hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eToday, I weave in my mother’s footsteps to keep this American art alive.” -\u003ci\u003eBridget Wiatrowski, Whale Tail Weaving\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"779\" data-start=\"351\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion__toggle h6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"animated-plus group-expanded:rotate\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cslot id=\"details-content\" pseudo=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep your jewelry in pristine condition, avoid exposure to chemical products, perfumes, excessive sweat, seawater, and pool water. Both saltwater and chlorine can harm your pieces: chlorine can discolor and damage metals mixed with gold and gradually wear down the finish and polish of charms. Additionally, lotions and sprays can leave a film that dulls your jewelry’s shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo prevent tarnish and maintain your jewelry’s luster, gently clean it with a soft, damp cloth, making sure to reach all the small crevices. Keeping your jewelry dry is crucial, as moisture accelerates tarnishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor storage, keep different types of jewelry separate. We suggest using a Ziploc or sandwich bag with the air squeezed out to minimize oxidation and preserve your pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whale Tail Weaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43820277694552,"sku":"WTW257","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/7875\/5416\/files\/EarringsSingleStave2.jpg?v=1772482490"},{"product_id":"charmed-necklace","title":"Nautically Charmed Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eGet ready to make a statement with \u003cstrong\u003eThe Nautically Charmed Necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur friends at Whale Tail Weaving are lifelong fans of charm jewelry, like those special sentimental pieces that our grandmothers and mothers used to wear. So, in keeping with the \u003cstrong\u003eWhale Tail Weaving \u003c\/strong\u003espirit, they've created their own modern spin on this classic look - with nautical charm, of course!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach necklace includes six nautical charms that are meticulously hand-carved from buffalo horn, gathered together with other \u003cstrong\u003eWhale Tail Weaving\u003c\/strong\u003e pieces, and connected to a gold-linked chain - the result is a piece you won't find anywhere else. This necklace is playful yet sophisticated, and the neutral pallete works with everything in your closet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA show-stopping piece to elevate your coastal look with modern, yet timeless charm, steeped in New England maritime history and tradition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Charmed Necklace is 20\" in length with lobster clasp to adjust to any length. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated chain, hand carved buffalo horn charms, Nantucket basket charm (cane, rattan), Tiger's Eye stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Whale Tail Weaving and The Nantucket Lightship Basket Tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn the early to mid-1800s, Nantucket Island in Massachusetts was considered the whaling capital of the world. During this time, lightships acted as mobile navigation stations, upon which the sailors manning them would also have to live for long stretches of time. To pass the time, sailors would often carve whale bone and weave baskets. When the baskets came home to Nantucket, they started out as purely utilitarian, and grew to become family heirlooms, passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eToday,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhale Tail Weaving\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ehonors that history and offers modern pieces of wearable art that hold true to America’s whaling and lightship history. Nantucket basket bracelets, necklaces, and accessories are hand-made in the classic tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“I have vivid images of our kitchen counter growing up, where there was often an upside-down hard wooden mold with lots of thin wooden “fingers” sticking out, untamed and spread wide open. Every week, especially throughout Cape Cod winters, my mom would gather up her supplies and visit her 'Basket Ladies'. These Basket Lady sessions intrigued me, but it wasn’t until much later that I learned to weave myself. I now have a sense of how important that activity was to her — socially, as well as for the satisfaction and joy of creating something beautiful with your own hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eToday, I weave in my mother’s footsteps to keep this American art alive.” -\u003ci\u003eBridget Wiatrowski, Whale Tail Weaving\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"779\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion__toggle h6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"animated-plus group-expanded:rotate\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cslot id=\"details-content\" pseudo=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep your jewelry in pristine condition, avoid exposure to chemical products, perfumes, excessive sweat, seawater, and pool water. Both saltwater and chlorine can harm your pieces: chlorine can discolor and damage metals mixed with gold and gradually wear down the finish and polish of charms. Additionally, lotions and sprays can leave a film that dulls your jewelry’s shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo prevent tarnish and maintain your jewelry’s luster, gently clean it with a soft, damp cloth, making sure to reach all the small crevices. Keeping your jewelry dry is crucial, as moisture accelerates tarnishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor storage, keep different types of jewelry separate. We suggest using a Ziploc or sandwich bag with the air squeezed out to minimize oxidation and preserve your pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whale Tail Weaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43820283789400,"sku":"WTW283","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/7875\/5416\/files\/collar-style-charm-necklace.png?v=1772482926"},{"product_id":"cobblestone-bracelet","title":"Cobblestone Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style=\"font-size:17px;color:#3d3d3d;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'docs-PT Serif';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cobblestone Bracelet \u003c\/strong\u003eis a white stone beaded bracelet made to complement Whale Tail Weaving's beautiful woven pieces. These started as a piece that the Whale Tail Weaving team made for themselves to add to their own bracelet stacks, and they got so many compliments from friends they added them to their jewelry collection to share with everyone!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"779\" data-start=\"351\"\u003eAvailable in one size that fits most wrists - inside diameter measures \u003cspan\u003e2 5\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"779\" data-start=\"351\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Howlite Stone, hand-carved mahogany with engraved logo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Whale Tail Weaving and The Nantucket Lightship Basket Tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn the early to mid-1800s, Nantucket Island in Massachusetts was considered the whaling capital of the world. During this time, lightships acted as mobile navigation stations, upon which the sailors manning them would also have to live for long stretches of time. To pass the time, sailors would often carve whale bone and weave baskets. When the baskets came home to Nantucket, they started out as purely utilitarian, and grew to become family heirlooms, passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eToday,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhale Tail Weaving\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ehonors that history and offers modern pieces of wearable art that hold true to America’s whaling and lightship history. Nantucket basket bracelets, necklaces, and accessories are hand-made in the classic tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“I have vivid images of our kitchen counter growing up, where there was often an upside-down hard wooden mold with lots of thin wooden “fingers” sticking out, untamed and spread wide open. Every week, especially throughout Cape Cod winters, my mom would gather up her supplies and visit her 'Basket Ladies'. These Basket Lady sessions intrigued me, but it wasn’t until much later that I learned to weave myself. I now have a sense of how important that activity was to her — socially, as well as for the satisfaction and joy of creating something beautiful with your own hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eToday, I weave in my mother’s footsteps to keep this American art alive.” -\u003ci\u003eBridget Wiatrowski, Whale Tail Weaving\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"779\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion__toggle h6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"animated-plus group-expanded:rotate\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cslot pseudo=\"details-content\" id=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep your jewelry in pristine condition, avoid exposure to chemical products, perfumes, excessive sweat, seawater, and pool water. Both saltwater and chlorine can harm your pieces: chlorine can discolor and damage metals mixed with gold and gradually wear down the finish and polish of charms. Additionally, lotions and sprays can leave a film that dulls your jewelry’s shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo prevent tarnish and maintain your jewelry’s luster, gently clean it with a soft, damp cloth, making sure to reach all the small crevices. Keeping your jewelry dry is crucial, as moisture accelerates tarnishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor storage, keep different types of jewelry separate. We suggest using a Ziploc or sandwich bag with the air squeezed out to minimize oxidation and preserve your pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"779\" data-start=\"351\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whale Tail Weaving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43820299649112,"sku":"WTW284","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/7875\/5416\/files\/Cobblestone.jpg?v=1772483092"},{"product_id":"fossil-whale-tail-pendant","title":"Fossil Whale Tail Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImagine living aboard a clipper ship in the early 1800’s, transforming a sperm whale tooth into a little figure with your knife. We salute those bored whalers and their talent with this hand carved whale tail pendant. Two hundred years later, we use – ironically – much older material: fossilized mammoth bone to mimic the whale teeth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16\" adjustable Sterling silver chain, hand-carved fossilized mammoth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Whale Tail Weaving and The Nantucket Lightship Basket Tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn the early to mid-1800s, Nantucket Island in Massachusetts was considered the whaling capital of the world. During this time, lightships acted as mobile navigation stations, upon which the sailors manning them would also have to live for long stretches of time. To pass the time, sailors would often carve whale bone and weave baskets. When the baskets came home to Nantucket, they started out as purely utilitarian, and grew to become family heirlooms, passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eToday,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhale Tail Weaving\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ehonors that history and offers modern pieces of wearable art that hold true to America’s whaling and lightship history. Nantucket basket bracelets, necklaces, and accessories are hand-made in the classic tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“I have vivid images of our kitchen counter growing up, where there was often an upside-down hard wooden mold with lots of thin wooden “fingers” sticking out, untamed and spread wide open. Every week, especially throughout Cape Cod winters, my mom would gather up her supplies and visit her 'Basket Ladies'. These Basket Lady sessions intrigued me, but it wasn’t until much later that I learned to weave myself. I now have a sense of how important that activity was to her — socially, as well as for the satisfaction and joy of creating something beautiful with your own hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eToday, I weave in my mother’s footsteps to keep this American art alive.” -\u003ci\u003eBridget Wiatrowski, Whale Tail Weaving\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"779\" data-start=\"351\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion__toggle h6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"animated-plus group-expanded:rotate\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cslot pseudo=\"details-content\" id=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep your jewelry in pristine condition, avoid exposure to chemical products, perfumes, excessive sweat, seawater, and pool water. Both saltwater and chlorine can harm your pieces: chlorine can discolor and damage metals mixed with gold and gradually wear down the finish and polish of charms. Additionally, lotions and sprays can leave a film that dulls your jewelry’s shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo prevent tarnish and maintain your jewelry’s luster, gently clean it with a soft, damp cloth, making sure to reach all the small crevices. Keeping your jewelry dry is crucial, as moisture accelerates tarnishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor storage, keep different types of jewelry separate. 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Because each pair is natural and hand-finished, subtle color and marbling variations make every set uniquely yours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling Silver, Mammoth Fossil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Whale Tail Weaving and The Nantucket Lightship Basket Tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn the early to mid-1800s, Nantucket Island in Massachusetts was considered the whaling capital of the world. During this time, lightships acted as mobile navigation stations, upon which the sailors manning them would also have to live for long stretches of time. 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Both saltwater and chlorine can harm your pieces: chlorine can discolor and damage metals mixed with gold and gradually wear down the finish and polish of charms. Additionally, lotions and sprays can leave a film that dulls your jewelry’s shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo prevent tarnish and maintain your jewelry’s luster, gently clean it with a soft, damp cloth, making sure to reach all the small crevices. Keeping your jewelry dry is crucial, as moisture accelerates tarnishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor storage, keep different types of jewelry separate. 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