Mast Family Baskets

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Vintage Wicker Laundry Basket | Extra Large Retro Amish Woven

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Bread Serving Basket | Amish Wicker Large Bread Basket

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Wicker Hamper | Extra-Large Round Woven Laundry Basket w/Lid

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Fireplace Basket | Amish Woven Wooden Log & Magazine Storage

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Large Sewing & Craft Basket | Sewing Organizer Box w/Drawer

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Vintage Sewing Basket | Large Amish Sewing Box w/Organizer Tray

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Throw Blanket Basket | Decorative Amish Wicker Living Room Storage

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Medium Wicker Laundry Basket | Vintage Amish Handwoven Storage

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Custom Fit Lid For Oversized Basket

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Dinner Roll Basket | Amish Wicker Small Bread Basket

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2 Bushel Laundry Basket | Huge Amish Wicker Storage Hamper

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Fruit & Vegetable Basket | Amish Produce Basket w/Leather Handles

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Garden Harvest Caddy | Amish Wicker Farmer’s Produce Basket

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Amish Picnic Basket | Large Classic Wicker Outdoor Tote With Lid

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Chairside Crafting Hub | Amish Wicker 2-Tier Storage Basket Side Table

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Wicker Laundry Basket | Large Amish Woven Hamper With Lid

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Craft & Sewing Organizer | Amish Woven Storage Basket w/Drawer

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Extra-Large Blanket Basket | Decorative Living Room Floor Storage

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Large Wicker Dog Bed | Amish Woven Pet Bed Basket

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Extra Large Round Basket | Amish Woven Wicker Laundry Basket

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Vintage Yarn Caddy | Amish Wicker Knitting & Crochet Organizer Basket

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Corner Hamper | Large Amish Wicker Laundry Basket w/Lid

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Custom Fit Lid For Extra Large Laundry and Throw Blanket Basket

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Small Wicker Dog Bed | Amish Woven Pet Bed Basket

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Craft Caddy | Handy Amish Wicker Sewing Tote Basket w/Handles

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Custom Fit Tray For Picnic Basket

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Medium Wicker Dog Bed | Amish Woven Pet Bed Basket

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Large Toy Storage Basket | Optional Wooden Chest Lid Available

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Extra Large Sewing & Craft Box | Organization & Storage Basket w/Drawer

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Farmhouse Laundry Basket | Decorative Amish Woven Wicker Storage

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Woven Basket Trunk | Amish Wicker Chest Storage

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Large Rustic Bread Box | Vintage Amish Countertop Storage Organizer

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Large Sewing Chest | Vintage Amish Wicker Storage With Drawer

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Oval Laundry Hamper With Lid | Extra Large Amish Wicker Hamper Basket

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Tabletop Shelf Cabinet | Decorative Wicker Countertop Shelf

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Entryway Table with Storage | Amish Console Table & Hallway Organizer
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 [LINK to /collections/amish-laundry-hampers/products/2-bushel-laundry-basket] 2-Bushel Laundry Basket, and the [LINK to /collections/living-room-baskets-storage-baskets-for-living-room-decorating/products/chairside-table] 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.
