Profusely illustrated introduction to, and history of the craft of basketry, written by a lifelong student and cataloguer of the collection of the Museum of English Rural Life. With plenty of diagrams and photographs, this visual guide is the third edition of an authoritative classic. Areas it relates include: the history and geography of baskets, including everything from seed-gathering baskets, cherry gathering baskets, cat baskets, portable stalls used by street vendors, "skeps" for sorting wool, lobster pots and many more familiar and unusual designs.
Clear diagrams show different construction and weaving techniques, borders, handles, types, tools, materials, care and repair, and many more aspects.
