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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Taupou, post: 157791, member: 45&quot;][USER=105]@lauragarnet[/USER]&nbsp; &nbsp; The tiny island of Ischia, off the coast of Italy near Naples, is famous for its baskets, and has made several types over the years.&nbsp; The ones you show are directly related to the Teneriffe baskets.&nbsp; They are simply the Teneriffe pine needle baskets, eliminating the pine needles, and adding this hexagonal stitch originally used on caned chairs.&nbsp; The raffia is woven directly over wire forms.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>The plaited &quot;hex&quot; pattern originated in northern India and was introduced&nbsp; to England in the 18th century, where it was used to make sturdy woven seats.&nbsp; It is most-commonly found now in Asian baskets.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Examples of the Ischia raffia baskets are illustrated in <u>Baskets as Textile Art</u> by Ed Rossbach, as are similar examples from Spain.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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