Baskets & Beyond, New Uses for Traditional Basketry Techniques

Baskets & Beyond, New Uses for Traditional Basketry Techniques by Lucele Coutts. Published by Watson-Guptil Publications, NY, 1977. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardbound w/Paper DJ. Size 4to. Condition: Nr Fine in Chipped DJ. ISBN 0823004554. LCCN 77-22379. This book brings the ancient art of basketry into the current century. The author teaches the reader techniques such as plaiting, twining, twisting, ribbing, coiling, and wrapping through step-by-step pictorial demonstrations. She deftly incorporates her own basket weaving discoveries, variations, and innovations into traditional techniques. This book combines traditional elegant weaves with surprising materials, inspiring the fiber artist to create stunning multipurpose baskets, and beyond. Illustrated with over 150 black and white drawings and photographs. 164 Pgs. Description text copyright 2007 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 13685.