Plaited Basketry with Birch Bark

About this book

For centuries people have marveled over the beauty of plaited basketry; now readers can actually learn the skill and artistry of this craft in the comfort of their own homes. Scholar artisan and teacher Vladimir Yarish created all of the birch bark baskets for this book after scouring museums and archeological sites all around the world. This definitive guide focuses on the history and myriad traditional uses of birch bark as well as general instructions for basket-making and plaiting. Get hands-on with 18 birch bark projects both decorative and useful including a rectangular tray small basket with three-part braid or an oval basket with curls. Finally in the gallery section take a look at plaited baskets by various artists using contemporary materials.