Baskets Categorized by Technique - Twined. Twining is the technique of weaving that uses two elements of weaver at the same time. One element goes behind the spoke, the other in front of it, with a twist in between.

Paiute Water Jug
Willow, devil's claw, cotton cord. Size 12.2" x 8.25" Ca. 1880-1890. From the Illinois State Museum Condell Collection.

Pomo Trinket Basket
Ca. 1900-1920 Willow, redbud or alder, vegetal dye. Size: 7" x 5.375" dia. from the Illinois State Museum Condell Collection.

Thompson River Hat
This spruce root, twined, open, wide-brimmed hat, is an object of subtle beauty. An interior rim adjusts to the wearer's headsize in this shallow, bowl-shaped hat.

Twined Yurok Gift Basket
Yurok twined gift basket by Lena McCovey, 1964 from a private collection.

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