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Baleen Basketry of the North Alaskan Eskimo
by Molly Lee, Aldona Jonaitis
Baleen baskets are made from the fibrous material from the mouths of whales.
This book covers their history, characteristics and construction, as well as
profiling their makers. 48 illustrations. Paperback.
Bamboo Baskets
by Maggie Oster
Japanese Art and Culture Interwoven with the Beauty of Ikebana. Hardcover.
Bamboo
In Japan by Nancy Bess Moore
Internationally known basket artist writes about the culture and uses of bamboo
in Japan.
The Basket Book
by Lyn Siler
A good choice for the beginning basketmaker. Terminology, instructions,
materials, techniques and helpful hints for making 32 different functional,
decorative baskets. Over 600 illustrations. Paperback.
Basketry of the Appalachian Mountains
by Sue H. Stephenson
History and techniques of the basketry and basketmakers from the Appalachian
region. Paperback. Out of Print.
Basketry: Projects From Baskets To Grass Slippers
by Hisako Sekijima
Although this book is out of print, it would be worth a query in an attempt to
locate it. This book is packed with materials identification and processing
details, as well as many step by step project instructions. Hardcover. Also in paperback.
Basketry Roundup #3
by Shereen LaPlantz
Survey of the world of American basketry as it stood in 1993.
Basketmakers included:
Jackie Abrams,
Flo
Hoppe, Judy Mulford, Susi
Nuss, Sharon Wilson Fuller, Gladys Ellis, Zoe Morrow, Jo Stealey, Don
Weeke, Diane Dixon, Cass Schorsch, Doris Messick,
Marilyn Moore, Judy
Dominic, Joleen Gordon, Mary Irvine, Bonnie Gale, Sally Santosuosso and
many others. Instructional articles on topics like knotless netting,
veining
as a way to increase spoke count
in twining, designing twills, natural basketry materials chart explaining
what to collect, when to collect and how to process. Paperback. Out of
Print.
Basketry: The Nantucket Tradition
by John E. McGuire
Pictorial essays of the history of the Nantucket Lightship Basket. Step-by-step
photos, with clear, precise instructions explain how to create a variety of
elegant Nantucket baskets, including both round and oval shapes. Hardcover. Also
available in paperback.
Basketry: The Shaker Tradition
by John E. McGuire
Pictorial essays of the history of the Shaker philosophy, tradition and
religion. Tools, techniques and materials processing appropriate for Shaker
basketry are covered. Step-by-step photos, with clear, precise instructions
explain how to create a variety of Black Ash woodsplint baskets. Hardcover.
Baskets
by Nancy N. Schiffer
A pictorial survey of splint, wicker and coil baskets. Includes hundreds of
pictures of baskets from all over the United States and a few from around the
world. Paperback.
Baskets: A Book for Makers & Collectors
by Billie Ruth Sudduth
Sample projects, introducing a different basket making process: plaiting, ribbed
construction, twined and braided construction, twill weaving and surface
embellishments. Combined with photo essays of many active professional
basketmakers to illustrate the demonstrated technique. Hardcover.
Baskets and Basketmaking
by Alastair Heseltine
This book describes the craft of willow basketmaking as it exists in Britain
today, from the cultivation of the willow to a detailed description of simple
basketmaking. Paperback.
Baskets and Basketmakers in Southern Appalachia
by John Rice Irwin
Basketry of the Appalachian region both historical and present day. Includes
portrait of the mountain basketmakers themselves. Numerous black and white
photographs of both baskets and basketmakers. Some information on process of
materials preparation and weaving. Paperback.
Baskets From Nature's Bounty
by Elizabeth Jensen
Natural materials and their uses for basketry is discussed and illustrated. This
book will help you identify, harvest, prepare and use native materials in your
work. The works of a variety of basketmakers is presented. Hardcover.
Baskets:
Tradition and Beyond by
Jan Peters, Kevin
Wallace, Ray Leier
A survey of
contemporary art basketry in full color. A veritable Who's, Who in
American basket artists.
Birchbark Canoe: Living Among the Algonquin
by David Gidmark
Learn about the history and culture surrounding the use of birch bark
canoes from someone who makes and teaches canoe building.
Paperback.
Celebrating Birch The Lore, Art, and Craft of an Ancient Tree
by The North House Folk School
Learn about how birch is used in baskets, shoes, and wood
coverings. Readers can also make more than 15 craft projects from
instructions in the book, including folded bark baskets, carved
ornaments and turned wooden bowls
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