american indians, basket weaving, craft

The Basics of Traditional Basket Weaving

Before baskets made of plastics and steel became popular, people did basket weaving with natural materials. When choosing a natural material for baskets, flexibility is an important consideration. After all, if the material is brittle, you won’t be able to flex and twist it to create a basket. Traditional baskets are usually made from materials ...

Raven Montmorency

A native American weaving a basket.