Mast Family Baskets
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Vintage Wicker Laundry Basket
The classic: 22 x 16 1/2, a full washer load.
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Dual Pie Carrier
Two pies stacked on a legged shelf: 14 in. round, 7 1/2 tall.
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Bread Serving Basket
A sliced loaf at the table: 13 x 7 with leather loop handles.
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Wicker Hamper
The round hamper: 18 x 26 1/2, lift-off lid.
Meet the makers
The Mast Family
Phineas & Rosa Mast sign every basket they weave. Read how they work and what they make.
Meet the Masts →
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Large Tabletop Lazy Susan
Spins on a base that stays still: 12 in. across, 3 1/2 sides.
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Triple Pie Basket
Three pies on two shelves: 14 in. round, 11 tall.
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Fireplace Basket
Logs on the hearth, magazines the rest of the year: 18 x 14 x 11 1/2.
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Large Sewing & Craft Basket
Lidded top, pull-out drawer, 15 1/2 inches
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Vintage Sewing Basket
Divided tray on top, 25 thread pegs below
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Throw Blanket Basket
Two or three throws beside the couch: 22 x 17 x 14 on runner feet.
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Medium Wicker Laundry Basket
Shelf and car size: 18 x 14 x 9 1/2, leather handles.
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Large Picnic Basket
The family hamper: 22 x 13 x 10, a shelf inside, sets for 2 to 6.
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Custom Fit Lid For Oversized Basket
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2 Bushel Laundry Basket
The biggest carry basket: a whole machine load, 27 x 18.
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Basket Tray For Coffee Table
Solid wood bottom, leather handles: 17 x 12 x 2.
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Dinner Roll Basket
Six rolls at the table: 10 1/2 x 7 with leather loop handles.
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Harvest Basket
Vitamins, produce or the mail: 11 x 7 x 6 with leather handles.
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Garden Harvest Caddy
6 in deep, leather straps, lid optional
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Amish Picnic Basket
Two 9 x 13 dishes under a lift-off lid: 17 1/2 x 14 x 9 1/2.
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Extra-Large Blanket Basket
The whole pile: 27 x 18 x 16, nearly 4 cubic feet, on runner feet.
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Chairside Crafting Hub
Two baskets, solid wood bottoms: a mug on top, the project below.
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Wicker Laundry Basket
Hinged split lid opens from either side: 21 x 17 1/2 x 22.
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Craft & Sewing Organizer
Lidded top, pull-out drawer, 11 1/2 inches
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Extra Large Round Basket
Round and open: 18 across, 14 tall, a bushel and a half.
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Large Wicker Dog Bed
For dogs of 30 to 65 lb: 35 1/2 x 23 1/2 x 9.
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Large Casserole Basket
A 9 x 13 dish rides with its handles on the rim: 17 1/2 x 11 1/2.
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Corner Hamper
Fits a corner: 17 1/4 on each side, 26 1/2 tall, lift-off lid.
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Mail Basket
Flat-backed wall pocket for the mail: 11 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 9.
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Vintage Yarn Caddy
Open caddy, leather handles, 6 in tall
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Custom Fit Lid For Extra Large Laundry and Throw Blanket Basket
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Craft Caddy
Open craft tote, leather handles, 6 in tall
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Extra-Large Picnic Basket
Six to eight at the table: 22 1/2 x 14 x 13 1/4, a shelf inside.
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Small Wicker Dog Bed
For dogs and cats up to 20 lb: 23 1/2 x 17 1/2 x 7 1/2.
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Custom Fit Tray For Picnic Basket
A legged shelf that stands inside: 14 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 3 1/2.
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Medium Wicker Dog Bed
For dogs of 15 to 35 lb: 29 1/2 x 20 1/2 x 8.
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Large Toy Storage Basket
27 x 18 x 16 on runner feet; the toy-box lid is optional.
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Extra Large Sewing & Craft Box
Biggest box: deep top, 5 1/2 inch drawer basket
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Farmhouse Laundry Basket
Oval and open: 19 1/2 x 15 1/2 x 10, leather handles.
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Optional Interior Sewing Tray Basket for Round Sewing Basket
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Woven Basket Trunk
Solid wood lid and leather straps: 17 1/2 x 14 x 9 1/2.
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Large Rustic Bread Box
Two big loaves up top and a drawer below: 17 x 11 1/2 x 12 1/2.
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Oval Laundry Hamper With Lid
The oval hamper: 25 x 17 x 25 1/2, lift-off lid.
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Large Sewing Chest
Chest on legs, lift-off lid, full drawer
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Knitting Project Bag
Open 17 inch tote that stands upright
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Wicker Bag
Same size as the Project Bag, everyday carryall
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French Market Basket
17 x 7 1/2 x 12, steerhide handles
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Entryway Table with Storage
Console with two baskets: 3 inch top for keys, 6 inch below.
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Tall Laundry Basket
Tall and tapered: 17 across, 18 tall, stands beside the washer.
About Mast Family Baskets
A family lending every hand to the shop, with help from their Texas-born cousins.
Phineas and Rosa Mast's journey has taken them from their childhood homes in Kahoka, Missouri, to Minnesota, to Iowa, and finally to their current farm here in our Amish community on the Iowa-Missouri border. Married for over 26 years, they are raising a large family filled with the values of hard work, faith, and togetherness.
They first knew each other as children in Kahoka, and their paths crossed again in Minnesota, where they married. Basketmaking became part of their life together early on, taught by a cousin to Rosa. Over the years, it has grown into a family endeavor, with their many children, including Lovina, Inez, Rachel, Edna, Marie, Harvey, Alma, Laura, Esther, and Treva, all contributing in some way. Recently, several cousins of the Mast family have moved to our community from Texas to join the family's basketmaking efforts, including Orpha, Katie Ellen, Alta, Ruthann, Irine, and Fannie, adding another layer of family connection to their work.
Their 40-acre farm is a mix of pasture and hay ground, home to horses, ponies, cows, calves, pigs, sheep, and the ever-present farm dogs and cats. Their nearly one-acre garden produces sweet corn, tomatoes, watermelon, peppers, and onions. Winter is their favorite season as they enjoy the pace slowing down and the added opportunities the cold weather presents to gather indoors.
The Mast family's days are full. The boys handle barn chores in the morning while the girls prepare a hot breakfast. After the meal, Phineas organizes the day's shop work, and the men head to the basket shop. The girls clean up, then move on to laundry, garden work, sewing, canning, baking, and preparing the next meal. The children not currently in school join the shop work once the household work is finished.
Working together as a family is what they enjoy most about basketmaking. Their favorite baskets to craft include the Large Laundry Basket, the 2-Bushel Laundry Basket, and the Chairside Table. They feel their baskets are as practical as they are beautiful.
Meals are a time to relax and enjoy each other's company. Pizza and ice cream are the family favorites, and Rosa's soft sugar cookies are a special treat everyone looks forward to.
For the Masts, basketmaking is a way to stay together at home, to teach their children skills they can pass down to their own children, and to create something lasting for others to enjoy. The Masts hope each basket they make brings a sense of connection to the old-world to the person who receives it, and it will be a reminder that it was made by real hands, in a real home, with care.
The Mast's Favorite Family Recipe
SOFT SUGAR COOKIES
2 c. sugar 1 c. margarine 2 eggs, beaten 1 c. milk 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla or maple flavoring 5 c. flour
Cream together sugar and margarine. Add beaten eggs, salt, milk and flavoring. Add flour, baking powder and baking soda. Whip until very smooth. Drop by teaspoonful onto a greased and floured cookie sheet. Flatten with a floured spoon and sprinkle with sugar or jello. Bake 10 minutes or until done in 350 degrees oven.