Nantucket Baskets, custom made purses and handbags, and other decorative baskets are available online at Nantucket Basketworks of Cape Cod. Each handmade specialty basket, purse, or tote bag is crafted with care to be decorative, practical, and durable.

General Policies

Because each basket is made to order, delivery time is approximetly 8 weeks. We will contact you if there is any delay.
We also deliver USPS. Prices are subject to change without notice. Please e-mail us at nantucketbasketworks@comcast.net with any special requests or instructions. We are more than happy to work with you on an individual basis to create just what you are looking for.

Shipping Policies

We offer the following shipping methods and delivery times:

Standard: Insured, second day USPS

Shipping Charges

Order Value  Shipping Charges   Standard  below $50.00  $5.00  from $50.00 to 149.99  $10.00  $150.00 and more   $15.00

We will give shipping charges via e-mail to buyers for shipment outside of: United States and request their approval prior to shipment.

Taxes

We collect state sales tax when shipping to the following states:

	State	Rate
	MA	5%

We collect MA state sales tax on items ordered in Massachustees.

Credit Cards Accepted

Please note that we accept American Express,  Mastercard,  Visa.

Return Policies

Satisfaction guaranteed or full refund (except on personalized items, such as purses that are adorned with name engraved quarterboards)

Main Location

9 Carver Drive
Sandwich, MA 02563
Phone: 508-833-1317
Fax: 1-508-833-8227
E-mail: nantucketbasketworks@comcast.net

For driving directions and additional locations click here.

About Us

Nantucket Lightship Baskets originated over 150 years ago. They were first created by the crewmen of lightship vessels as a way to pass time at sea. They feature distinctive rattan or cane hand woven onto wooden molds with wooden bases. The handbags are decorated with carved or scrimshawed pieces.

Lisa Bessette, proprietor of Nantucket Basketworks of Cape Cod, learned the fine art of Nantucket basket weaving from her father. Together, they made Nantucket Baskets, handmade purses and tote bags, and other beautifully handcrafted gifts for many years. Her baskets are all authentic originals and are signed and dated on the bottom. Lisa weaves each and every basket offered for sale here. Her homemade handbags, baskets, and other gift items can be purchased here, from her website, or in fine shops on Cape Cod. They can be seen at The Spotted Cod on Main Street, next door to The Danile Webster Inn, Sandwich MA. Your authentic Nantucket Basket will be made to order using only the finest quality materials available and will last a lifetime.

Lisa has been a ribbon winner many times in the Barnstable County Fair for her purses. She was also awarded two certificates for “Favorite Basket Weaving” and “Favorite Craft”. She has also been named “Best in Show” and won first place for her Nantucket tote. Elegant Weddings Magazine also quoted her in their summer issue about the use of Nantucket Baskets in weddings.

Ms. Bessette's baskets have been photographed for many national magazines as well as a full page photo that appeared in The New York Times of her backpack basket. Lisa Bessette is a native Cape Codder who grew up in Woods Hole in the shadow of Nobska Lighthouse. She and her husband Bill reside in the beautiful town of Sandwich with their daughter, twin sons and two dogs. The Bessettes are now teaching basket making classes in their home.