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The Nature of Basketry
Ed Rossbach
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Description for The Nature of Basketry
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 51 color & 205 b/w photos. BIC Classification: WFB; WFL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 275 x 213 x 12. Weight in Grams: 634.
This delightful book presents a wide variety of baskets with the author's view of "temporary" and "permanent" uses, and hundreds of photographs to illustrate his text. Basketmaking is a hand process that has never been mechanized and continues virtually unchanged in each part of the world. Here are found Asian, American and European ceremonial baskets, some of which support lavish facades of feathers and shells, as well as humble work baskets and those made quickly to satisfy a moment's need. Many traditional methods of converting plant materials into baskets are described with pictures of their constructions and discussions ... Read more
This delightful book presents a wide variety of baskets with the author's view of "temporary" and "permanent" uses, and hundreds of photographs to illustrate his text. Basketmaking is a hand process that has never been mechanized and continues virtually unchanged in each part of the world. Here are found Asian, American and European ceremonial baskets, some of which support lavish facades of feathers and shells, as well as humble work baskets and those made quickly to satisfy a moment's need. Many traditional methods of converting plant materials into baskets are described with pictures of their constructions and discussions ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780887400599
SKU
V9780887400599
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-2
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