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Baskets made by the people of the mid-Columbia River are among the finest examples of Indian textile art in North America, and they are included in the collections of most major museums. The traditional designs and techniques of construction reveal a great artistic heritage that links modern basketmakers to their ancestors. Yet baskets are also everyday objects of a utilitarian nature that reveal much about mid-Columbia culture---a flat twined bag has greatest value when it is plump with dried r...

Beautifully photographed and created for the beginner, this fabulous introductory course will have crafters finishing a decorative basket the very first weekend. The author offers the fruits of her many years' experience, including how to add bases, shape baskets, substitute materials, embellish and more. A wealth of knowledge on reeds covers everything from preparation to dyeing and finishing. The 18 enticing projects offer a variety of techniques, each one building upon the last.

Embracing a breathtaking range of new techniques, styles, and materials, beautiful basketry offers more options than ever before. And these 500 exquisite artisan pieces will open crafters' eyes to the varied and wonderful possibilities. These baskets, made by top creators from around the world-as well as the best emerging newcomers, range from exquisitely functional to purely decorative, from classical to ultramodern. In addition to traditional twill, rattan, and reed, the artists have incorpora...

A new edition of a much-loved foraging classic, The Flavors of Home introduces readers to the San Francisco Bay Area's abundance of edible wild plants and mushrooms. Margit Roos-Collins's lively, graceful instructions for identifying and enjoying 128 blossoms, berries, nuts, greens, mushrooms, and seaweeds inspires a deep sense of intimacy and affection for our surroundings. Detailed line drawings accompany each description of a plant's appearance, habitat, seasonality, and taste. Included are s...

This book shows how to give any shop-bought basket, rustic or modern, a decorative trim with ribbon, fabric, woven fibre, wire or flowers, to turn it into a unique showpiece. Fifty projects, including Autumn Leaves, Fairy Tote New Baby and Wedding Memories are included.

30 dramatic basket projects to choose from, each with full-color photos of how it's supposed to look, along with sequenced drawings and simple explanations that show exactly what to do. A gallery of baskets by 11 of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists will inspire you to create designs of your own. 192 pages (88 in color), 300 b/w illus., 8 1/2 x 10.

"Basketry" explores in depth the techniques and materials used to construct baskets around the world, demystifying basketry and giving a basis for understanding, appreciating and identifying the baskets of the world. Copious color photographs, diagrams and archive photography of international basketry provide a rich source of comparison and reference.

Explore the stunning diversity of North American Indian and Eskimo baskets, from little-known native basketry to the more common forms. This colorful book combines manufacturing techniques, raw materials, forms, and decorations with information on native lifestyles. More than 175 regional and tribal styles are documented in an easy-to-use and beautifully illustrated format, with a newly updated value guide. Readers will be able to identify their own Indian baskets using this guide's standardized...

Everyone loves to receive a beautifully decorated and filled gift basket and here Catherine Woram shows how to create and decorate 35 beautifully themed baskets, ranging from traditional wicker baskets, to cookie jars and baskets that you make yourself. So all you need to do is to follow the simple step-by-step instructions to make unique and personalised gifts for family and friends for every occasion, including a basket for a bride-to-be, a glorious Christmas basket, the perfect basket for a k...