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Basketry

Processes

Basketry

Basketry

An often somewhat rigid fabric constructed of interlocking fibres which are no woven on a loom with shed openings. Also known as basketry interlacing.

The processes involved in the making of baskets, containers and other three dimensional forms by interweaving and interlacing flexible or pliable materials. Materials used include wicker, bamboo, grass, straw, pine, cane, sikki grass and other natural fibres. While weaving fixed elements such as stakes, spokes and ribs are laid down first; these comprise the warp of the basket. The materials interwoven with this comprise the weft. Various techniques can be used while interweaving the weft including coiling, weaving, twining, plaiting and knitting.