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| Side view showing the initial three ribs attached to the rim |
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| Side view showing the handles |
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| View looking into the basket |
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, October 23, 2013
Potato Basket
This is a 10" diameter potato basket. The ribs are made of reed and are carved to a point at each end to fit into the initial woven area around the 3 main ribs and other weavers to create the form. The material is walnut dyed 1/4" flat reed. The rim is a 10" oak ring. The initial three ribs were carved at the top and secured at the rim using waxed hemp thread. Handles are part of the weave shown as open areas based on picture #2.
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