Learn to weave and rush-seat a timeless basket with clear, hands-on guidance. This practical guide reveals the craft of weaving with rush, raffia, and other natural materials, helping you create sturdy, attractive pieces you can use or display.
The book covers classic basketry projects and related skills, including how to prepare rush for rush-seated chairs, plaiting with raffia for hats, and working with alternative fibers from the West Indies and beyond. It offers accessible, illustrated steps and tips for choosing materials, shaping frames, and finishing edges, all presented in practical tone for at-home crafters.
- Detailed, technique-based instructions for rush-seated chairs and square baskets
- Guidance on selecting and preparing natural fibers like rush, raffia, and silver top
- Tips for weaving patterns, joining ends, and achieving firm, decorative results
- Additional project ideas, from hats to covered baskets, with material notes
Ideal for readers who enjoy hands-on crafts, home projects, and learning traditional basketry skills with clear, doable steps from start to finish.