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Shaker
Baskets
by Martha Wetherbee and Nathan Taylor
History, identification and process involved in the Shaker basket. Many black and white
illustrations and photos. Hardcover.
Shaker
Baskets and Poplarware
by Gerrie Kennedy, Galen Beale, Jim Johnson
A field guide for the evaluation of Shaker baskets and woven poplar cloth boxes. Filled
with detail on how to identify, evaluate vintage splint containers and
basketware. Paperback.
Splint
Woven Basketry
by Robin Taylor Daugherty
Updated edition of this book gives detailed, step-by-step instructions on making ribbed,
spoked and plaited baskets using gathered or purchased materials. Paperback.
Step-by-Step Pyrography Projects by Norma Gregory
This book is filled with projects that will teach you how to use modern
woodburning tools to create decorative designs on your gourds.
Paperback.
Stout Hearts: Traditional Oak Basket Makers of the South Carolina Upcountry (Paperback)
by Gary Stanton
This volume was produced in conjunction with a
traveling exhibit organized by the McKissick Museum at the University of
South Carolina. Includes information about the processing and use of
white oak woodsplint in the making of baskets. Numerous interviews with
basket makers and an inventory of the baskets included in the exhibit
are included. More
White Oak Basketry
Sweetgrass Baskets and the Gullah Tradition
by Joyce V. Coakley
The African-American art of sweetgrass basket making has been practiced
for more than 300 years in the Christ Church Parish of Mount Pleasant,
South Carolina. Seen on the Route 17 roadways of Charleston County and
in museums and galleries worldwide, these unique handmade baskets are
coiled from sweetgrass, bullrush, pine needles, and palm leaves. More Gullah
basketry
Textile
Techniques in Metal
by Arline M. Fisch
For Jewelers, Sculptors and Textile Artists a guide to applying textile techniques to
metals. Includes weaving, knitting, crocheting, knotless netting and braiding metal.
History of the use of metal in art and a list of basics for beginners; from suppliers of
materials and tools to using various techniques to produce finished products. Hardcover.
The
Nature of Basketry
by Ed Rossbach
Ed Rossbach is considered to be the father of modern basketry. His influence on the
"new basket" is immense. Paperback.
Time To Weave : Simply Elegant Projects to Make in Almost No Time by Jane Patrick
This beginner's guide to non-loom weaving teaches techniques such as
plaiting, braiding, stringing and knotting using everyday materials such
as copper tape, plastic sheeting, paper, yarn and natural materials to
make baskets, mats and other decorative accessories. (Paperback)
Tradition and Innovation: A Basket History of the Indians of the Yosemite-Mono Lake Area
by Craig D. Bates
Historical information on the basketry of the central Sierra Nevada peoples.
Includes discussion of the plants used, how the materials are gathered, and how
basic weaves are done with good line illustrations.
Discusses how the
construction of the baskets changed over time, from pre-contact styles to the
later baskets produced for tourists and Field Days competitions. Richly
illustrated with numerous pictures, from the
archives of the Yosemite museum and from the weavers' families.
Twill
Basketry
by Shereen LaPlantz
The magic of twill weave in basket forms is examined closely. From basic patterns to
complex designs each example is illustrated lavishly. Diverse array of twill weaves to
inspire your next project. Hardcover.
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