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Bigelow, John

9781451003376: How to Make Baskets (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1451003374 ISBN 13 : 9781451003376

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the art and practice of Native American basketry, with practical how-to guidance and the cultural meanings behind the designs.

This nonfiction guide offers clear, hands-on instruction on tools, materials, and techniques used to weave baskets. It also explains how weaving reflects daily life, ceremonial use, and the symbolic language woven into patterns across tribes.

Learn step-by-step methods for common basket styles, with material lists and construction details.
Understand how designs convey meaning and how to interpret symbols in different tribal traditions.
Discover the cultural context and history that shaped basketry as both craft and art.

Ideal for readers interested in craftsmanship, cultural heritage, and the history of Indigenous weaving.

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HOW TO MAKE 'BASKETS CHAPTER I MATERIALS, TOOLS. PREPARATION, VEAVING Matetials.-We shall use a great deal of rattan in making these baskets. It is a kind of palo) which grows in the forests of India, twining about the trees and hanging in graceful festoons from the branches, sometinles to the length of five hundred feet, it is said, though seldom over an inch in diameter. It comes to us stripped of leaves and bark) and split into round or fiat strips of various sizes, which are numbered by the nlanufacturer from I up to about 15) No. I being the finest as well as the most costly. Rattan .can be bought (usually in five.pound lots) at basket factories in our large CJtles. Numbers 2, 3 and 4 are the best sizes for small baskets and 3, 5, and 6 for scrap baskets. Raffia, which is woven into snlall baskets, dolls' hats, etc .• comes from Madagascar. It is a pale yellow material, soft and pliable, the outer cuticle of a palm, and can be bought at .seed stores in 3

Table of Contents

CONTENTS; PREPACE • • • • • • • v; CHAPTER I; ~IATBRIALS, TOOLS, PREPARATION, WEAVING; CHAPTER II; RAl'FIA AND SOME OF ITS USES • • II; CHAPTER III; MATS AND THEIR BORDERS • • • • 21; ~ CHAPTER IV; THE SWPLEST BASKETS • • • 27; CHAPTER V; COVERS • • • • • • 33; CHAPTER VI; HANDLES • • • • • • 51; CHAPTER VII; WORK BASKETS • • • 6S; VU

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1451003374
ISBN 13: 9781451003376
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Nombre de pages: 254
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How to Make Baskets: With a Chapter on "What the Basket Means to the Indian"

Mary White

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ISBN 10 : 1451003374 ISBN 13 : 9781451003376

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive guide to the art of basket making, drawing on the rich tradition of Native American craftsmanship. The author details the techniques and materials used to create a variety of baskets, from simple mats to intricate covered pieces. The book delves into the use of rattan, raffia, and rush, exploring how these materials can be woven into beautiful and functional forms. Through step-by-step instructions and illustrations, the author guides readers through the process of creating baskets with different shapes and styles, emphasizing the importance of precision and patience. The text also touches upon the cultural significance of basketry among Native American communities, showcasing how these objects serve not only as everyday tools but also as expressions of artistry and identity. By providing a practical and engaging guide to basket making, the book not only teaches a valuable craft but also illuminates the historical and cultural context in which it has thrived for generations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781451003376_0

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