Basketry Collection
Basketry is an ancient art form that transcends time and cultures
All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping
Basketry is an ancient art form that transcends time and cultures. From the skilled Chinook Basket Maker in British Columbia, Canada to the travelling salesman for baskets and wickerwork in 1870s Japan, this craft has left its mark all over the world. The Hupa jump dance basket from North Carolina showcases the intricate weaving techniques using natural fibers. Jurs Granary in Bahr El-Ghazal, Sudan stands as a testament to the practicality in storing grains and essentials. Meanwhile, Tutsi Baskets and Trays from Rwanda and Burundi exhibit the beauty of woven grass creations. In America, Native Indian women have long been known for their expertise in making wicker baskets. The baker depicted in Imagier de l'enfance (c. 1900) reminds us of how baskets were used even within daily life routines. The small metiers of Paris come alive through Charles Pezeu dit Carlopez's drawing depicting a refill process - showcasing how baskets played a role even within urban settings. Illustrations by Abel Faivre capture both humor and social commentary with his depiction of an execution scaffold on Le Rire magazine cover (1899), while an engraving from 1866 takes us back to Ancient Rome where food was distributed to slaves at nightfall. Artistic representations such as Judith and her Servant show how they are be incorporated into larger compositions like oil paintings. Even Polichinelle et la mere Gigogne lithography (1863) portrays puppet theater props made out of woven materials. Through these diverse glimpses into history, it becomes evident that basketry is not just about creating functional objects but also about preserving cultural heritage and artistic expression across continents throughout centuries past.