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Basketry is one of the oldest and most valuable of the crafts. As far back as the time of the Israelites we read of its usefulness in offering sacrifices. Of necessity it was born, and in its infancy was made into simple forms, but very soon its importance to man was so duly f...
10 spokes No. 5 reed, 6 inches. 21 spokes No. 5 reed, 18 inches. Weavers No. 4 reed. Weavers No. 2 reed. Lid——16 spokes No. 4 reed, 15 inches.
5. CHAPTER IVSeparate bottom basket: the bottom of the basket is made separate from the sides, the latter being made by inserting spokes between the weaving, after the bottom is finished, an...
6. CHAPTER V6 spokes No. 4 natural reed, 20 inches. 1 spoke No. 4 natural reed, 11 inches. Weavers No. 2 blue reed. Weavers No. 2 natural reed. Handle——1 spoke No. 4 natural reed, 20 inches.
11. CHAPTER XInsert and fasten the spokes in position with the cross weave. Weave four rows of No. 2 reed. Follow this with twelve rows of pairing and nine rows of double weaving.
4. CHAPTER IIIMake an incision in the center of each of 4 spokes as illustrated in Fig. 1. Through these 4 spokes insert the other group of 4 spokes and the short spoke as in Fig. 1. You are...
1. CHAPTER XIIIBasketry is one of the oldest and most valuable of the crafts. As far back as the time of the Israelites we read of its usefulness in offering sacrifices. Of necessity it was bo...
7. CHAPTER VIIf it is possible to add more beauty to nature in the arranging of flowers and vines, etc., the use of the various and wonderfully attractive hanging baskets that can easily be...
9. CHAPTER VIII8 spokes No. 5 reed, 5-1/2 inches. 39 spokes No. 5 reed, 26 inches. Handle——2 spokes No. 5 reed, 35 inches. Weavers No. 2 reed. Weavers No. 5 reed.
14. CHAPTER XIIIThe art of dyeing has been of interest to the peoples of all nations and in all ages. History shows us that just so soon as man’s covering or clothing, the furs and skins of ani...
10. CHAPTER IXOver the 16 spoke foundation weave four rows in pairing. Separate the groups of fours into groups of twos and weave six rows in pairing. The base should measure four inches. Tur...
8. CHAPTER VII8 spokes No. 2 reed, 22 inches. 1 spoke No. 2 reed, 12 inches. Handle——2 spokes No. 2 reed, 20 inches. 2 spokes No. 4 reed, 20 inches. Weavers No. 2 reed.
12. CHAPTER XI8 spokes No. 4 reed, 6 inches. 31 spokes No. 4 reed, 19 inches. Weavers No. 2 reed. Weavers No. 4 reed. Handle——2 spokes No. 6 reed, 10 inches.
3. CHAPTER IIReed is a brittle material, therefore it must be soaked in water before using. The time required depends on the number of the reed used. No. 00 merely dipped in water can be use...
2. CHAPTER IRattan is a palm which grows wild in India, Japan, China and East India Islands. The rattan seed is black and corresponds in size to a pea. It is a notable fact that, while grow...