Cherokee Basketry from the Hands of our Elders Fiber Rush Paper Splint and Sea Grass basic plaiting

basic plaiting

6/32" fiber rush is great for great for larger chair seats and rockers

it explores materials and techniques and emphasizes the author's deep respect and understanding of the makers' knowledge and skill

Includes all the information you need to extract dyestuffs from common trees

Chart showing feet per pound for all sizes of Reed

Cherokee Basketry from the Hands of our Elders Fiber Rush Paper Splint and Sea Grass basic plaitingA tradition that dates back almost ten thousand years, basketry is an integral aspect of Cherokee culture. In the mountains of Western North Carolina, stunning baskets are still made from rivercane, white oak and honeysuckle and dyed with roots and bark. Cherokee Basketry describes the craft's forms, functions and methods and records the tradition's celebrated makers. This complex art passed down from mothers to daughters is a thread that bonds modern