Log in or Sign up
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Tribal Art
>
Hand made Fish Creel?
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="2manybooks, post: 9819509, member: 8267"]It is a "stake and strand" construction, a method historically done with willow. In this case the stakes (the upright "warp") and the weaving on the base appear to be rattan. I cannot tell what type of bark has been used as the twined "weft/strands" on the sides. Based on the technique used, it might be European or North American, using imported rattan.</p><p><br /></p><p>Not particularly well made - probably not a professional weaver. A quick, utilitarian container, or experiment by an aspiring crafter.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Some steps in basketmaking have been mechanized, mostly in processing/preparation of the materials used, but basket weaving still remains a handmade skill.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="2manybooks, post: 9819509, member: 8267"]It is a "stake and strand" construction, a method historically done with willow. In this case the stakes (the upright "warp") and the weaving on the base appear to be rattan. I cannot tell what type of bark has been used as the twined "weft/strands" on the sides. Based on the technique used, it might be European or North American, using imported rattan. Not particularly well made - probably not a professional weaver. A quick, utilitarian container, or experiment by an aspiring crafter. Some steps in basketmaking have been mechanized, mostly in processing/preparation of the materials used, but basket weaving still remains a handmade skill.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Tribal Art
>
Hand made Fish Creel?
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Registered Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...