Art of Basketry

Find out what goes into creating beautiful baskets -- the world's oldest handcraft & an extraordinary art. Whether you want to learn the fundamentals or thoroughly look into the process, this book tells you everything you need to know. Beyond the basics of techniques & materials, it gives you a rare glimpse into the artistry of 24 renowned basket makers; & illustrates their work. Begin with the two techniques that are the initial approaches to weaving your baskets & that will enable you to vary their size, shape, & width. Advance to more complex ones, such as the grid, to build your own artistic interpretations -- color photos & instructions make them simple to understand. Also, see how contemporary artists work, & what they have to say. Illus.Lonning, Kari is the author of 'Art of Basketry', published 2006 under ISBN 9781422353899 and ISBN 1422353893.