Coil Basket Kit Color: Natural
Brand: Traditional Craft Kits
Age Range (Description): Adult
Item Dimensions LxWxH: 9.25 x 2 x 13 inches
Material: pine needle, raffia
Included Components: Basket
Item Weight: 5.6 ounces
Item model number: CBPN
You can make a 4″-6′ coiled basket with the COMPLETE PINE NAIL BASKET Kit. You will learn multiple stitches. Enjoyable and relaxing.
The kit is packaged in a plastic bag which can be used as a storage container for materials while making your basket.
They are containers made of woven material. Baskets are essential to the human race because they can be used for storing food and transporting resources. Worldwide, humans have made baskets from native materials for daily needs and tasks. Basketry can be used for both utilitarian and decorative purposes.
Basketry fragments found around the world have taught archaeologists and history a lot about ancient cultures. The oldest basketry pieces date back to Egypt, and are approximately 12,000 years old. Basketry is still a major human activity.
How to weave a pine-needle basket.
You will learn step-by-step how to coil a fragrant pine-needle basket that you design. You can choose from eight simple basketry stitches, and many different basket shapes. While you stitch your basket you will develop mindfulness, a wonderful and calming activity.
This project will take some time. This project could take up to 6 hours spread over several days.
Kit includes pine needles, tapestry needles, raffia and color photos.
What you will need is: water, a pot to boil needles or soak them in, a towel, pliers, rulers and scissors.
This basket can be made in a size between 4″ and 6″.
For younger children, an adult must be present.
Made in USA