Description
Basketry is not easy, you will be proud of your achievement. Twining is one of
the earliest methods of basket making. It involves twisting one material over
another. Twining styles, materials and decorative motifs vary by region. The
open-twined gathering basket was used for gathering small plant materials and
is common in many cultures. The kit comes packed in a plastic bag that can be
used to store materials while you make your basket. Baskets are woven
containers. They are extremely important to human existence because they allow
for the storage of food and carrying of resources. Humans worldwide have used
native materials to craft baskets to aid in daily tasks and requirements. In
addition to utilitarian basketry, decorative basketry is also important for
artistic expressions of individuality, spirituality, and tribalism.
Archaeologists and historians have learned much about ancient cultures from
basketry fragments which have been found across the globe. The oldest basketry
fragments were found in Egypt and date back about 12,000 years. In North
America, native cultures are well known for fine basketry. Immigrants brought
with them other methods and materials. As cultures and materials came in
contact with each other various styles and adaptations emerged. Basketry
continues as an important human activity. Open twining, as taught in this kit,
is common among many cultures worldwide and in North America. - Our kit
includes fiber rush, hemp twine and color photo instructions - You will need:
scissors, ruler, fork - Kit makes one 5 to 7" basket - Ages 12 and up, adult
participation necessary for younger ages - Made in USA
