Willow Basketry

Description

The previous edition was originally printed in German. A comprehensive work on how to weave traditional European willow baskets. This handbook provides aspiring & experienced basket makers with access to a wealth of traditional forms & techniques for willow basketry. You will find information on the shop, the tools, the cultivation & harvesting of the willow plant, the processing of rods, weave patterns, basket design, & construction techniques. The informative, detailed, step-by-step illustrations guide you through the process of learning. Offers instructions for making 8 Old World basketry projects. You ll learn how to plan a project & work the materials to create your own variations on round, oval, & square work forms. Extensive glossary & bibliography. List of willow & basketry sources in the U.S., Canada, & Europe.