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CUSTOM GIFTING AVAILABLE | CALL 504-309-7935
CUSTOM GIFTING AVAILABLE | CALL 504-309-7935

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

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
Our mission

OUR MISSION

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!

SAY HI TO OUR TEAM...

Seth Carson


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

Linda


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

Director of Operations

LyLy

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

Gift Concierge

LanLan

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

Director of Business Relations

Thomas Son

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.

Laine Murray

Shipping & Receiving Manager

Selena


FAVORITE BASKETRY
PRODUCT:

Any apparel in our store

FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW: Alice in Wonderland

FAVORITE COCKTAIL: Blueberry Mojito

FAVORITE NOLA SPOT: Anywhere on Magazine St

FUN FACT:
I used to be a party princess!

Michelle Terrebonne

Customer Relations

SAY HI TO OUR TEAM...

Seth Carson


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

Linda


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

Director of Operations

LyLy


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

Gift Concierge

LanLan


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

Director of Business Relations

Thomas Son


FAVORITE BASKETRY PRODUCT:

Capri Blue Volcano Candles

FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW:
Toy Story

FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
Screwdriver

FAVORITE NEW ORLEANS SPOT:
French Quarter

FUN FACT:
I have my own small biz doing custom glitter tumblers.

Lanie Murray

Shipping & Receiving Manager

Selena



FAVORITE BASKETRY PRODUCT:

Any apparel in our store

FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW:
Alice in Wonderland

FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
Blueberry Mojito

FAVORITE NOLA SPOT:
Anywhere on Magazine St

FUN FACT:
I used to be a party princess!

Michelle Terrebonne

Customer Relations

WHAT'S THE COMPANY DOING?

WHAT'S THE COMPANY DOING?

OUR ACHEIVEMENTS

28

Years in Business

8,000+

Custom Projects

900,000+

Gifts Made

2018

Women in Business Award

OUR ACHEIVEMENTS

28

Years in Business

800+

Custom Projects

Over 900,000

Gifts Made

2018

Women in Business Award

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