This 8" melon basket consists of 2 oak rings (one for the rim and the other the handle), the ribs, a gods eye, and the weavers. Weavers are woven around the two oak rings to create the gods eye. The ribs are initially inserted into the gods eye and the weavers woven in an over/under pattern. Additional ribs are added later and the weavers are woven through all of the ribs to create the desired shape.
The weavers are 3/8" flat oval reed and are walnut dyed. The weave is continuous, including weaving over the rim, with new weavers added underneath the previous weaver for a continuous weave.
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| Looking at the inside of the basket. |
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| Side view showing the gods eye |
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