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basketry

[ bas-ki-tree, bah-ski- ]

noun

  1. baskets collectively; basketwork.
  2. the art or process of making baskets.


basketry

/ ˈ²úɑ˲õ°ìɪ³Ù°ùɪ /

noun

  1. the art or practice of making baskets
  2. baskets collectively
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of basketry1

First recorded in 1850–55; basket + -ry
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The culture had rich traditions of storytelling, basketry, embroidery and jewelry-making, but many initially had difficulty adjusting to Western life due to cultural and language differences as well as a lack of formal education.

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"Maybe for textile work, leather work or basketry - they're pulling something through their front teeth."

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A long and unfruitful detour into basketry unfolds.

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Warm whites, jewel tones, sparkle and layers of wool, plaid, fur and basketry help conjure.

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Her collections are “as likely to draw upon refined Ngil masks, spare 17th-century ironwork, or elegant Shaker basketry as the International Style.â€

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