Natural baskets

From a single dandelion or bindweed, Suzie Grieve weaves minuscule baskets, pouches, and other wearables that are smaller than the tip of her finger. The braided vessels are the result of a lengthy, holistic process that extends from foraging the wild fibers to twisting the processed cords into durable little containers. Whether striped, checkered, orContinue reading "Tightly Woven Baskets Intertwine Invasive Plants and Weeds into Adorable Miniatures"

Durable fair trade market baskets, great for storage, farmers markets and more. These wonderful bolga baskets will give you many years of use.

Forage_from_nature on Instagram: "Making a seven strand braid/plait I’ve been enjoying trying different way to make handles for my baskets. This seven strand braid or plait (depending on where you’re from) was made using daylily leaves."

Melissa King teaches how to weave natural baskets for Easter using materials from your backyard. Make log, hanging, and wire baskets easily.

Elizabeth Whelton on Instagram: "Pine Needle Basket Making"

Deborah Jones on Instagram: "Trying out some different weaves / borders on this asymmetrical basket with the help of an awesome app…… always learning #debjoneswillow #basketmaker #willow #basketmaking #willowbasketry #willowsmith #alwayslearning #justletmeweave"

On the weekend I caught the last day of the Intertwined exhibition as the Koorie Heritage Trust. As well as the more traditional baskets and eel traps, Lisa Waup‘s little woven nest of feather and fibre really stood out. Lovely pastel colours interwoven with wallaby browns. Artwork like Lisa’s and that of Ruth Woods of …

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