This blog discusses baskets and other items I made at Little Turtle Basket and Merchantile in Vevay, IN, It discusses why I decided to make that particular item, the preparations, what occurred during the time I was making the item, and any comments I might have during the basket making process. Follow what is going on at the store through Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LittleTurtleBasketandMerchantile. Also check out the stores web site: www.littleturtlebasket.com.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Utility Basket
This utility basket would be great for use in the kitchen. The basket is 9 1/2" tall with an inside diameter of 4 1/2". It is made from 20 pieces of flat reed - 34 inches long (four of them are a green color the others are walnut died). Each piece is woven diagonally (plaited) in a twill weave design. The rim is 1/2" flat oval on the outside and 1/2" flat on the inside. The lashing is based on wrapping every 4th opening.
Purple/Red Square to round with Arrow Design
This is a square to round basket dyed purple and dark pink. The center part of the basket is twill woven into a dark pink arrow design. The handle is also dyed purple.
Round Basket
This basket has a 8" twined base with 12 spokes. The dimensions are 10" diameter at the rim, 8" in height with a hand made wooden handle (about 5" higher than the rim) . It is walnut dyed. The basket is similar to a bean pot basket. The only difference is it does not flay out and then come back in. It is a constant 10" diameter. It is also taller.
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