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A coiled oval basket of boat-shaped form, meticulously hand-woven using natural plant fibers. The basket features a thick coiled foundation, likely sweetgrass or pine needles, bound with a contrasting dark brown split-root or bark wrapping in a spaced coiling technique. It rises from a distinct, raised oval footed base to a gently flared rim, showcasing a rustic, organic texture and warm tonal variations.
Historical & Style Details
History
Coiled basketry is one of the oldest and most widespread textile techniques, utilized by indigenous cultures worldwide as well as traditional European rural crafters. This particular oval, footed form is characteristic of utilitarian baskets used for gathering, bread-serving, or domestic storage. The combination of a bundled fiber core with split-root or bark binding reflects a deep connection to local forest and field resources, highly prized by collectors of rustic decorative arts and ethnographic craft.
$88.00
A coiled oval basket of boat-shaped form, meticulously hand-woven using natural plant fibers. The basket features a thic...
Beautiful item, fast shipping!
Fast shipping!