How to Weave Your Own Baskets

One of the oldest crafts in the world is basket weaving. Of all our native crafts, basketry is one of the oldest and most useful. Born of necessity, it has been practiced in all parts of the world.

If you are observant, baskets can give you a very complete picture of the country in which they originated. The materials from which they are woven will give you a clue as to the location. Is it a tropical country, one in the temperate zone, or is it in the far north? The dyes also will indicate ...