Rawhide Hinge Straps – Genuine Rawhide for Nantucket Baskets and Lightship Purses

Finish your Nantucket basket with genuine rawhide hinge straps from HH Perkins, America's first basket weaving supplier. These durable rawhide strips make strong, flexible hinges and closure peg clasps for Nantucket Lightship baskets and purses. They work just as well for general basket weaving, DIY crafts, leatherwork, binding, and other projects.

Choose Your Size

Genuine Rawhide Hinge Straps, 3/16″ x 24″
This size is a good fit for hinges and closure peg clasps on Nantucket Lightship baskets. Each strip is 24 inches long and 3/16 inch wide.

Genuine Rawhide Hinge Straps, 1/4″ x 24″
This wider strip gives you a sturdier hinge or clasp. Each strip is 24 inches long and 1/4 inch wide. It suits Nantucket basket weaving and general basket weaving.

Genuine Rawhide Hinge Straps, 3/16″ x 36″ (3 ft)
This option gives you more length for your money. Each strip is 36 inches long and 3/16 inch wide. Use it for hinges on a Nantucket basket or Lightship purse. It also works for purse straps, crafts, leatherwork, and binding.

Why Choose These Rawhide Straps

Genuine, durable rawhide
Made for hinges, clasps, and closure pegs
Suitable for Nantucket basket weaving, general basket weaving, and crafts
Available in three sizes for different projects

Trusted Since 1917

Nantucket basket weaving is an art, and the details matter. HH Perkins has been the go-to source for basket weavers and crafters since 1917. Finish your Lightship purse with rawhide strips from America's most trusted supplier.