The Basket Book

Name: The Basket Book
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ISBN: 9781626541627

Lyn Siler, Carolyn Kemp

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Echo Point Books & Media
03 August 2015

Spinning & weaving; Rural crafts

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Try your hand at one of the world's most ancient crafts!

Basketmaking has been an artisanal staple across cultural and national boundaries for hundreds of years. Now you can make your own beautiful and functional baskets thanks to Lyn Siler's elegant designs and clear, engaging instructions. This magnificent collection of over 30 baskets to make draws on lengthy global basketmaking traditions and includes a variety of techniques and easy-to-find materials. With this book as your teacher, you'll be well on your way to weaving handmade baskets of your own that will be admired in your family's home and used for generations to come.

Featuring over 400 illustrations and diagrams which accompany the clear step-by-step instructions, as well as lush, specially commissioned watercolors by Carolyn Kemp scattered throughout, The Basket Book will guide you gently through the process of constructing heirloom baskets of your very own. Whether it's a simple Melon basket, a traditional Cherokee Indian basket, or a dramatic fishing creel, you'll be proud to display your handiwork or give them as unique gifts to friends and family. Begin your adventure with this time-honored craft today!

Readers interested in related titles from Lyn Siler or Carolyn Kemp will also want to see: A Basketmaker's Odyssey (ISBN: 1626541639), A Basketmaker's Odyssey (ISBN: 1626541639 ).

By: Lyn Siler, Carolyn Kemp
Imprint: Echo Point Books & Media
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 476g
ISBN: 9781626541627
ISBN 10: 1626541620
Pages: 148
Publication Date: 03 August 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active