Vintage Woven Wicker Hexagon Basket – Polka Dot Strawberry Fabric Lid, Sewing Trinket Box c. 1930s–1950s

Vintage Woven Wicker Hexagon Basket with Charming Polka Dot Strawberry-Decorated Lid

This darling vintage hexagon basket is the perfect petite companion for sewing notions, buttons, thimbles, pins, small jewelry, or cherished trinkets. The natural woven wicker body has a tight, even weave and is topped with a fitted lid adorned with three handcrafted stuffed strawberries in classic red polka-dot fabric, accented with green felt leaves and a green ribbon bow—pure mid-century cottage whimsy!

The playful strawberry motif evokes 1950s sewing charm (when polka-dot berries were a favorite for pincushions and notion accessories), making this basket a nostalgic delight for craft rooms, vanity tops, or open shelves. Compact yet surprisingly roomy, it measures approximately 5½" wide (at the longest point) and 3" high with the lid.

Good vintage condition overall. The wicker is strong, clean, and intact with no breaks or major damage. The fabric strawberries show partial fading (typical from age and light exposure), and the green ribbon is brittle in places at the folds (common with vintage fabric over time). These gentle signs of age add authentic character without affecting display or light use.

⚜️ Collector's Note: Polka-dot fabric strawberries became hugely popular in sewing accessories during the 1920s–1950s, often topping pincushions (with emery-filled "berries" for sharpening needles) or decorating notion holders like this one. By the 1950s, strawberry motifs symbolized garden whimsy and domestic charm, making them a staple in mid-century crafts and home sewing projects. Collectors today seek out vintage strawberry pincushions, fabric berries, and related ephemera for their nostalgic appeal in sewing, cottagecore, and mid-century collections.