This kit teaches how to make a shallow sifter basket with a twill plaited design. It is made from split reed. Once you learn this technique you can make all kinds of shapes and sizes with a variety of flat materials.
Plaiting is a basketry method that weaves flat materials over and under each other in a pattern. Vertical lengths are called warps and horizontal lengths are called weft. Generally the materials used in plaiting are flat and rigid. Traditionally plant materials such as leaves, split canes and wood splints were used. Plaited basketry is found worldwide.
- Kit contains: Rattan reed, twine, tapestry needle and color photo instructions
- You will need: scissors, ruler, water
- Kit makes one 6” weaving
- Ages 12 and up, adult participation necessary for younger ages
- Made in USA
Made in Mariposa, California
* Woman Owned Business
We believe that people have enormous creative potential. With our kits, we challenge people to expand their comfort zone and turn raw materials into pieces of art. We know that this process is good, healthy and necessary for people and society. Our mission is to keep traditional crafting relevant in our modern world. We offer a product line that teaches hands-on skills, sparks creativity and inspires appreciation for handmade arts. We have developed a line of craft kits that brings together the symbolism and designs found in many cultures by applying them to the art of basket making, pottery and other craft techniques. We have chosen crafts that are fun, educational and challenging. Learning these traditional skills opens up a whole new and fulfilling world of creativity.
