Island Traditions Store

05/11/2025

Double tiered Lazy Susan. Perfect for large kitchen islands or at Wedding Venues.

05/11/2025

New basket "Star of David" tried out the pattern last summer. Turned out amazing!

07/02/2022

Our basket weavers transform an ash tree into timeless and stunning baskets with hand carved handles and hoops. Sweet grass, tree bark, and roots are incorporated into one of a kind creations. The store also showcases a variety of works by over 100 local accomplished artisans. Come and experience traditional Island craftsmanship-a true delight for the senses. Come for the museum & interpretive centre, Stay for a demonstration or workshop. Groups are welcome!

Welcome To Island Traditions Store Home of the Basket Weavers Learn More About Us A True Delight For The Senses In 1983 an idea of a project originated with the Social Action Committee as a means of fulfilling recommendations of No.6 of ethical reflections on the economic crisis facing Canada. The o...

06/22/2022

The Basket Weavers of PEI Co-operative Ltd. is dedicated to the preservation of the ancient art of traditional ash splint basket-making. We will strive to train another generation in this art form by means of a museum and interpretive centre, so as to increase public awareness of, interest in and love for natural wood baskets!

06/21/2022

06/15/2022

Our basket weavers transform an ash tree into timeless and stunning baskets with hand carved handles and hoops. Sweet grass, tree bark, and roots are incorporated into one of a kind creations. The store also showcases a variety of works by over 100 local accomplished artisans. Come and experience traditional Island craftsmanship-a true delight for the senses. Come for the museum & interpretive centre, Stay for a demonstration or workshop. Groups are welcome!

Welcome To Island Traditions Store Home of the Basket Weavers Learn More About Us A True Delight For The Senses In 1983 an idea of a project originated with the Social Action Committee as a means of fulfilling recommendations of No.6 of ethical reflections on the economic crisis facing Canada. The o...

06/13/2022

In 1983 a group of people gathered to try and deal with the economic crisis by searching for alternatives to employment in the area.

Culture Craft Co-operative which is now Basket Weavers of PEI was a result of this effort as it offered small-scale, meaningful employment to interested people in the area of Atlantic Canada accustomed to employment in larger, vertically integrated companies.

The ‘co-operative’ alternative offered an opportunity for everyone involved to have a ‘voice’ and provide employment directly to the ‘community’ – a caring community where the history, environment, and way of life are highly valued. Where persons who work together using natural materials develop a natural respect for each other and for the earth.

Welcome to the Island Traditions Store!

17 Sunnyside Road, P.O. box 8 Richmond, PE
C0B 1Y0
902-854-3063
[email protected]

06/01/2022

It's Indigenous History Month and we want to share with you some great pages to follow:

Prince Edward Island Museum & Heritage Foundation to learn more about Indigenous history and culture on PEI.

PEI Public Library Service for month-long activities and resources at the library in your area.

L'nuey PEI to reflect on the unique histories, cultures, contributions, and strengths of Indigenous Peoples, and the Epekwitnewaq Mi'kmaq.