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OUR STORY
With only $500 and a ton of ambition, Kristi Brocato founded The Basketry in 1995. An idea that was born in a college dorm room quickly developed into a blossoming gifting company with over 4,000 square feet of the top brands.
Kristi contributes her company's success and growth over the last 27 years to the team members that have worked by her side, the loyal customers that entrust her with their gifting needs, and all of her family that have made her dream possible.
As The Basketry brand continues to grow, Kristi remains committed to the principles that began the company, “Providing beautiful gifts that build and foster relationships, and have a lot of fun in the process.” It is this magic that continues to drive Kristi and her entire creative team to make The Basketry a very special place to shop.
OUR STORY

With only $500 and a ton of ambition, Kristi Brocato founded The Basketry in 1995. An idea that was born in a college dorm room quickly developed into a blossoming gifting company with over 4,000 square feet of the top brands.
Kristi contributes her company's success and growth over the last 27 years to the team members that have worked by her side, the loyal customers that entrust her with their gifting needs, and all of her family that have made her dream possible.
As The Basketry brand continues to grow, Kristi remains committed to the principles that began the company, “Providing beautiful gifts that build and foster relationships, and have a lot of fun in the process.” It is this magic that continues to drive Kristi and her entire creative team to make The Basketry a very special place to shop.


OUR MISSION

Our mission is to provide a unique & memorable gifting experience by making every customer feel like they are our top priority.
Our team strives to always be engaging, dependable, creative, and caring in all aspects of our business. We look forward to working with you to create a gifting strategy that works for your customer or a custom gift that wows someone close to you!
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to provide a unique & memorable gifting experience by making every customer feel like they are our top priority.
Our team strives to always be engaging, dependable, creative, and caring in all aspects of our business. We look forward to working with you to create a gifting strategy that works for your customer or a custom gift that wows someone close to you!
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FAVORITE BASKETRY PRODUCT:
Caymus Celebration
FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW:
Deja Vu / anything Top 10 on Netflix
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
French 75 with very little sugar
FAVORITE NOLA SPOT:
Meril or any rooftop bar
FUN FACT:
Bucket list is to see all 32 NFL stadiums
Kristi Brocato
Founder & CEO

FAVORITE BASKETRY PRODUCT:
Barefoot Dreams Blanket
FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW:
Legally Blonde / Big Little Lies
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
Margarita or French 75
FAVORITE NOLA SPOT:
Oak Wine Bar or Saba
FUN FACT:
I consider myself a wine expert & would love to be a Master Sommelier one day.
Alexandra Laux
COO

FAVORITE BASKETRY PRODUCT:
Kendra Scott Earrings or Diva Wash
FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW:
Crazy Stupid Love / New Girl or The Office...I can’t choose!
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
Hibiscus Margarita
FAVORITE NOLA SPOT:
Meril or Wrong Iron
FUN FACT:
I am a huge sports fan and I played sports growing up.
Ali Fonseca
Production Manager

FAVORITE BASKETRY PRODUCT:
Corkcicle Whiskey Wedge
FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW:
Game of Thrones
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
Frozen Margarita or a Canebrake
FAVORITE NOLA SPOT:
Bayou Beer Garden
FUN FACT:
I have gone on 6 mission trips to help orphanages in Mexico.
Griffin Joliboix
CMO

FAVORITE BASKETRY PRODUCT:
Capri Blue Candles
FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW:
The Labyrinth / RuPaul's Drag Race
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
Lemon Drop Martini
FAVORITE NOLA SPOT:
Verdure Olive Oil Co.
FUN FACT:
I used to have 2 pigs, some chickens, some bunnies, and a whole log of kids running around my house.
Ashley Cole
Production Team Leader

FAVORITE BASKETRY PRODUCT:
Lampe Berger
FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW:
Pride & Prejudice
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
Wine or Lemon Drop Martini
FAVORITE NOLA SPOT:
Audubon Park
FUN FACT:
I’m an artist.
Kathy Telano
Customer Relations
SAY HI TO OUR TEAM...

FAVORITE BASKETRY PRODUCT:
Caymus Celebration
FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW:
Deja Vu or anything on Netflix Top 10
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
French 75
FAVORITE NEW ORLEANS SPOT:
Meril or any rooftop bar
FUN FACT:
Bucket list is to see all 32 NFL stadiums
Kristi Brocato
Founder & CEO

FAVORITE BASKETRY PRODUCT:
Barefoot Dreams Blanket
FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW:
Legally Blonde, Big Little Lies, or Succession
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
Margarita or French 75
FAVORITE NEW ORLEANS SPOT:
Oak Wine Bar or Saba
FUN FACT:
I consider myself a wine expert & would love to be a Master Sommelier one day.
Alexandra Laux
COO

FAVORITE BASKETRY PRODUCT:
Kendra Scott Earrings or Diva Wash
FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW:
Crazy Stupid Love, New Girl, or The Office...I can’t choose!
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
Hibiscus Margarita
FAVORITE NEW ORLEANS SPOT:
Meril or Wrong Iron
FUN FACT:
I am a huge sports fan and I played sports growing up.
Ali Fonseca
Production Manager

FAVORITE BASKETRY PRODUCT:
Corkcicle Whiskey Wedge
FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW:
Game of Thrones
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
Frozen Margarita or a Canebrake
FAVORITE NEW ORLEANS SPOT:
Bayou Beer Garden
FUN FACT:
I have gone on 6 mission trips to help orphanages in Mexico.
Griffin Joliboix
CMO

FAVORITE BASKETRY PRODUCT:
Capri Blue Candles
FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW:
The Labyrinth / RuPaul's Drag Race
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
Lemon Drop Martini
FAVORITE NEW ORLEANS SPOT:
Verdure Olive Oil Co.
FUN FACT:
I used to have 2 pigs, some chickens, some bunnies, and a whole log of kids running around my house.
Ashley Cole
Production Team Leader

FAVORITE BASKETRY PRODUCT:
Lampe Berger
FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW:
Pride & Prejudice
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
Wine or Lemon Drop Martini
FAVORITE NEW ORLEANS SPOT:
Audubon Park
FUN FACT:
I’m an artist.
Kathy Telano
Customer Relations
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OUR ACHEIVEMENTS
27
Years in Business
5,000+
Custom Projects
500,000+
Gifts Made
2018
Women in Business Award
OUR ACHEIVEMENTS
27
Years in Business
500+
Custom Projects
Over 100,000
Gifts Made
2018
Women in Business Award
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