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Meet the Members of The Mammoth Cave Basket Makers Guild

Paul Rich with Father

Paul Rich with White Oak Baskets

Paul Rich of Mammoth Cave Kentucky pictured left with his father Rex Rich with baskets Paul made.

"My name is Douglas Paul Rich. I live in the Mammoth Cave Area. I have been making baskets for about 14 years. Tony Waddell, who is now deceased, taught me how to make oak baskets. My grandfather Reverend Ralph Burba would make baskets and take them to the store to trade for groceries."

"Two of my favorite styles of baskets are wall baskets and egg baskets. I have come up with new ideas in making different baskets that are unique."

"I was born in Edmonson County in Kentucky. I am a code welder at Campbell Hausfeld making air compressors. I have done basket demonstrations at Civil War Days at Munfordville, Ky, The Heritage Festival at Horse Cave KY and at Mammoth Cave National Park."

"I do have baskets for sale. I would make and ship a basket for someone."

Paul Rich
Paul Rich working on a White Oak Basket White Oak Basket by Paul Rich White Oak Basket by Paul Rich
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Contact Paul at:

Creations From The Hart
113 Main St
Munfordville, KY 42765
270 524-4438