Traditional Craft Kits Wicker Basket Kit – Bowl Shape

• Make a small wicker basket by weaving! bolsters mental clarity!
• The kit makes one wicker basket that is about 4-1/2″ by 3-1/2″
• Fiber rush, hemp twine, a steel needle, and color instructions are all included in the kit.
• Adult participation is required for children under 12 (take breaks)
• Made in the US

Find out how to make a wicker basket! This kit shows you how to weave a beautiful bowl-shaped wicker basket. Wicker is a type of basket that is made by alternating different materials around a spoke-shaped, rigid framework. As you weave, switch colors to create a pattern. Prepare to work on this project for some time. It could take several days and more than eight hours. Weaved containers are known as baskets. Because they make it possible to transport resources and store food, they are crucial to human existence. Baskets made from native materials have been made by humans all over the world to help with daily needs and tasks. Decorative basketry is just as important as utilitarian basketry for artistic expressions of individuality, spirituality, and tribalism. Fragments of basketry that have been discovered all over the world have provided archaeologists and historians with a wealth of information about ancient cultures. Egypt is home to the oldest known collection of basketry fragments, which date back about 12,000 years. Native Americans are well-known for their exquisite basketry. Other tools and materials were brought in by immigrants. Different designs and adaptations emerged as cultures and materials came into contact with one another. Basket making is still a significant human activity. The four types of basketry are: Coiled, plaited, twined and wicker.  There are numerous variations and designs within each type. Depending on the resources they had, different regions specialized in different types and styles. The process of gathering and preparing materials for basketry takes at least as much time as weaving the basket itself. The skill of weaving baskets is so difficult to master that machines cannot even produce baskets of the same quality as humans. The beginning stages of learning basketry are the most challenging, but as you progress, your skill and comprehension increase. Prepare to work on this project for some time. It could take several days and more than eight hours. If you enjoy weaving, you will eventually learn a traditional skill.