Articles related to "Basketry"
Make a Decorative Bowl
These bowls make wonderful Christmas gifts. You can make one for each member of the family and fill them with sweets, potpourri, or make some bowl fillers.
basketry • basket making • ribbon basket • ribbon crafting • bowl making
These bowls make wonderful Christmas gifts. You can make one for each member of the family and fill them with sweets, potpourri, or make some bowl fillers.
basketry • basket making • ribbon basket • ribbon crafting • bowl making
Native American Cordage Technology
Here is a wonderful summary article on how to produce cordage by using authentic Native American Techniques. A list of possible cordage plants is included.
native american • cordage • textiles • basketry • textile crafts
Here is a wonderful summary article on how to produce cordage by using authentic Native American Techniques. A list of possible cordage plants is included.
native american • cordage • textiles • basketry • textile crafts
The Development of Hand Spindles
Hand spindles developed from an ancient technique which used the spinner's thigh to roll grasses in to cord and rope. This article talks briefly about how spindles most likely developed from cord production.
spinning • cord • basketry • hand spinning • fiber
Hand spindles developed from an ancient technique which used the spinner's thigh to roll grasses in to cord and rope. This article talks briefly about how spindles most likely developed from cord production.
spinning • cord • basketry • hand spinning • fiber
Catch That Bunny! Hide Those Eggs!
A whimsical look at Easter eggs, bunnies and basketry and other Easter finery in the garden.
easter basket • easter bunny • bunny rabbit • easter egg • basketry
A whimsical look at Easter eggs, bunnies and basketry and other Easter finery in the garden.
easter basket • easter bunny • bunny rabbit • easter egg • basketry
Enjoy Your Vintage Wicker
A brief history of wicker furniture, the manufacturers and styles from Victorian to present.
wicker furniture • victorian furniture • collecting • antiques • antique furniture
A brief history of wicker furniture, the manufacturers and styles from Victorian to present.
wicker furniture • victorian furniture • collecting • antiques • antique furniture
Making Banana Leaf Baskets
Get tropical with these fun and simple baskets made from the fibers of the banana plant. Following other traditional styles weave yourself a fruity concoction. . .
banana fiber baskets • tropical uses for banana plants • decorative baskets • easy sewing projects • fun ways to use leaves
Get tropical with these fun and simple baskets made from the fibers of the banana plant. Following other traditional styles weave yourself a fruity concoction. . .
banana fiber baskets • tropical uses for banana plants • decorative baskets • easy sewing projects • fun ways to use leaves
Making Pine-Needle Baskets
Ever wondered how to use pine needles for baskets? This article will lead you through step by step to making a beautiful, sweet smelling traditional-style creation.
pine needle baskets • traditional native american crafts • traditional basketry • easy projects with baskets • working with pine needles
Ever wondered how to use pine needles for baskets? This article will lead you through step by step to making a beautiful, sweet smelling traditional-style creation.
pine needle baskets • traditional native american crafts • traditional basketry • easy projects with baskets • working with pine needles
Traditional Crafts in Sri Lanka, Best Buys
Sri Lanka's traditional crafts reflect the island's rich heritage and delight visitors in search of quality items at affordable prices.
traditional crafts sri lanka • ceylon best buys • sinhalese masks • lanka pottery-basketry-batik-lace • costume jewellery
Sri Lanka's traditional crafts reflect the island's rich heritage and delight visitors in search of quality items at affordable prices.
traditional crafts sri lanka • ceylon best buys • sinhalese masks • lanka pottery-basketry-batik-lace • costume jewellery
Traditional Handicrafts in Cambodia
Cambodian handicrafts enjoy a well deserved revival, offering employment to skilled communities and quality and tradition to discerning tourists.
traditional handicrafts cambodia • cambodian silk • cambodia stone-wood carving • cambodian silver • siem reap basketry
Cambodian handicrafts enjoy a well deserved revival, offering employment to skilled communities and quality and tradition to discerning tourists.
traditional handicrafts cambodia • cambodian silk • cambodia stone-wood carving • cambodian silver • siem reap basketry
Museums in Portland, Oregon
From the Portland Art Museum to the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Forestry Center, Museum of Contemporary Craft and Oregon Historical Society discovery awaits.
portland art museum • museum of contemporary crafts • oregon historical society • oregon museum of science and industry • omsi
From the Portland Art Museum to the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Forestry Center, Museum of Contemporary Craft and Oregon Historical Society discovery awaits.
portland art museum • museum of contemporary crafts • oregon historical society • oregon museum of science and industry • omsi
The Southwest Museum
Native American history and culture lovingly perserved for visitors to this unusual museum.
southwest california • artifacts • charles fletcher lummis • braun research library • mission revival
Native American history and culture lovingly perserved for visitors to this unusual museum.
southwest california • artifacts • charles fletcher lummis • braun research library • mission revival
California History on Highway 395
A ghost town, a native plant garden, a World War II internment camp and museums with everything from rail cars to movie memorabilia relate Eastern California history.
mono county museum • bodie state historic park • california ghost towns • mammoth ski museum • laws railroad museum
A ghost town, a native plant garden, a World War II internment camp and museums with everything from rail cars to movie memorabilia relate Eastern California history.
mono county museum • bodie state historic park • california ghost towns • mammoth ski museum • laws railroad museum
Fun Things To Do in Cherokee NC
Explore the long and rich history of these Native Americans in the town of Cherokee, which offers visitors a glimpse into Cherokee life, history and culture.
fun things to do in cherokee nc • great smoky mountains national park • cherokee nc attractions • native american museum • trail of tears
Explore the long and rich history of these Native Americans in the town of Cherokee, which offers visitors a glimpse into Cherokee life, history and culture.
fun things to do in cherokee nc • great smoky mountains national park • cherokee nc attractions • native american museum • trail of tears
Weaving Isn't Just Yarn
Weaving isn't done just using wool or cotton. Many techniques exist using materials ar varied as metal or found materials like old recording tape! Check out this article for some ideas.
weaving • tapestry • found art • found materials • rauschenberg
Weaving isn't done just using wool or cotton. Many techniques exist using materials ar varied as metal or found materials like old recording tape! Check out this article for some ideas.
weaving • tapestry • found art • found materials • rauschenberg
What the Heck is a Bast Fiber?
Many fiber artists have never been sure just what a bast fiber is. Here is some basic information on common bast fibers like flax and their production.
fiber • linen • flax • hemp • ramie
Many fiber artists have never been sure just what a bast fiber is. Here is some basic information on common bast fibers like flax and their production.
fiber • linen • flax • hemp • ramie
Jena Choctaw Indians Receive 41 Acre Donation
The Jena Choctaw Indians, formerly a landless tribe in Louisiana, receive a donation for a new home.
jena choctaw indians • louisiana • grant parish • alexandria • pineville
The Jena Choctaw Indians, formerly a landless tribe in Louisiana, receive a donation for a new home.
jena choctaw indians • louisiana • grant parish • alexandria • pineville
Textiles and Art
In many cultures and historical periods textiles were often a woman's only source of artistic expression. This article looks at this premise and gives many sites for viewing various textile forms.
textile • art • woman's history • history • fiber
In many cultures and historical periods textiles were often a woman's only source of artistic expression. This article looks at this premise and gives many sites for viewing various textile forms.
textile • art • woman's history • history • fiber
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival: Bringing the World to Washington
This is the 37th year of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, an annual event that brings a taste of a variety of cultures to the National Mall in Washington D.C. This year, the festival examines Appalachia, Mali and Scotland.
smithsonian folklife festival • washington dc • national mall • appalachia • mali
This is the 37th year of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, an annual event that brings a taste of a variety of cultures to the National Mall in Washington D.C. This year, the festival examines Appalachia, Mali and Scotland.
smithsonian folklife festival • washington dc • national mall • appalachia • mali
The Zuni People and Their Plants
In 1915 the U.S. Government Printing Office published the <I>Thirteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1908-1909</i>. Pages 31 to 102 were written by Matilda Coxe Stevenson; they were about the Zuni People and their uses of plants.
the zuni people and their plants • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of orht america • botany • ecology
In 1915 the U.S. Government Printing Office published the <I>Thirteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1908-1909</i>. Pages 31 to 102 were written by Matilda Coxe Stevenson; they were about the Zuni People and their uses of plants.
the zuni people and their plants • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of orht america • botany • ecology
Best Art & History Museums in Taos
Like Santa Fe, Taos, New Mexico is full of art and history, from Native American pottery to works by the Taos Society of Artists to the home of frontiersman Kit Carson.
taos art gallery • taos museums and galleries • taos society of artists • taos new mexico historic sites • kit carson home and museum
Like Santa Fe, Taos, New Mexico is full of art and history, from Native American pottery to works by the Taos Society of Artists to the home of frontiersman Kit Carson.
taos art gallery • taos museums and galleries • taos society of artists • taos new mexico historic sites • kit carson home and museum
Elsa Peretti Collection Given to British Museum
Elsa Peretti has worked for Tiffany since 1974. Following a gift from Tiffany the British Museum is showing Peretti designs in the context of world cultures of every era.
elsa peretti • peretti jewellery • peretti candlesticks • tiffany & co • tiffany's.british museum
Elsa Peretti has worked for Tiffany since 1974. Following a gift from Tiffany the British Museum is showing Peretti designs in the context of world cultures of every era.
elsa peretti • peretti jewellery • peretti candlesticks • tiffany & co • tiffany's.british museum
Labyrinths Around the World
Labyrinths and mazes can be seen all around the world today but their origins begin in our prehistory, about 2500 BC.
labyrinths around the world • differences in historical labyrinths • labyrinths and mazes • labyrinths throughout history • prehistoric labyrinths
Labyrinths and mazes can be seen all around the world today but their origins begin in our prehistory, about 2500 BC.
labyrinths around the world • differences in historical labyrinths • labyrinths and mazes • labyrinths throughout history • prehistoric labyrinths
Simunye Zulu Lodge
At Simunye Zulu Lodge guests not only see, but experience and live the richness of Zulu culture.
simunye • zulu village • zulu cultural village • kwazulu natal • traditional zulu
At Simunye Zulu Lodge guests not only see, but experience and live the richness of Zulu culture.
simunye • zulu village • zulu cultural village • kwazulu natal • traditional zulu
Thailand's Nan Province and Nan Town
Foreign tourists often complain that it's impossible to avoid hordes of other tourists in Thailand. Nan is the place to get away from them all and ride a bike in peace.
doi phu kha national park • nan thailand • nan boat festival • nan town • nan national museum
Foreign tourists often complain that it's impossible to avoid hordes of other tourists in Thailand. Nan is the place to get away from them all and ride a bike in peace.
doi phu kha national park • nan thailand • nan boat festival • nan town • nan national museum
CRUISING WITHOUT CROWDS
Charter a sailboat instead of a cruise ship,Charter a sailboat instead of a cruise ship
sailboat • united states virgian islands • st. thomas • charter cruises • bare boating
Charter a sailboat instead of a cruise ship,Charter a sailboat instead of a cruise ship
sailboat • united states virgian islands • st. thomas • charter cruises • bare boating
Finding Native American Culture on The Net
Learn how Native American's can teach students about their culture first hand via the Net. In honor of Native American History Month.
native americans • indian culture • internet • websites • web sites
Learn how Native American's can teach students about their culture first hand via the Net. In honor of Native American History Month.
native americans • indian culture • internet • websites • web sites
Nuts and Berries, Sticks and Vines
Celebration and Thanksgiving in the fall garden -- some plants for fall and winter interest.
fall garden • nuts • berries • vines • ornamental plants
Celebration and Thanksgiving in the fall garden -- some plants for fall and winter interest.
fall garden • nuts • berries • vines • ornamental plants
Simple Garden Gifts and Treasures
Featured this week: Native American Keepsakes: Toys and Figures. A series of soothing how-to projects using natural materials from the garden. Perfect for relaxing and/or gift giving.
garden crafts • gifts • native american crafts • cattail • duck catttail
Featured this week: Native American Keepsakes: Toys and Figures. A series of soothing how-to projects using natural materials from the garden. Perfect for relaxing and/or gift giving.
garden crafts • gifts • native american crafts • cattail • duck catttail
The Zuni People and Their Edible Plants
I have been writing about the Zuni Indians and their plush, velvety regard for the natural world, as reported by Matilda Coxe Stevenson in the 1915 publication, the <I>Thirteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1908-1909</i>. They found many uses for the plants that grew around them, the most important of which were as medicines and as a food source.
the zuni people and their edible plants • gregg pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
I have been writing about the Zuni Indians and their plush, velvety regard for the natural world, as reported by Matilda Coxe Stevenson in the 1915 publication, the <I>Thirteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1908-1909</i>. They found many uses for the plants that grew around them, the most important of which were as medicines and as a food source.
the zuni people and their edible plants • gregg pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Identifying Pacific Northwest Native Ferns
From tough sword ferns to delicate maidenhairs, ferns flourish on the moist, shady forest floor of temperate rainforests of Oregon, Washington and British Columbia.
pacific northwest ferns • bracken fern • sword fern • western maidenhair fern • lady fern
From tough sword ferns to delicate maidenhairs, ferns flourish on the moist, shady forest floor of temperate rainforests of Oregon, Washington and British Columbia.
pacific northwest ferns • bracken fern • sword fern • western maidenhair fern • lady fern
Understanding How Waldorf Education is Unique
Waldorf education is worldwide, yet it is not widely understood. The best way to comprehend Waldorf is by explaining how these schools differ from mainstream schools.
understanding waldorf education • waldorf schools unique • waldorf schools differ • developmental learning • developmental approach
Waldorf education is worldwide, yet it is not widely understood. The best way to comprehend Waldorf is by explaining how these schools differ from mainstream schools.
understanding waldorf education • waldorf schools unique • waldorf schools differ • developmental learning • developmental approach
Visiting the Crafts Gallery in Tokyo
An annex of the National Museum of Modern Art, a small gem of a Tokyo museum offers a superb overview of handmade Japanese crafts on the grounds of the Imperial Palace.
crafts gallery in tokyo • tokyo • contemporary japanese crafts • japanese crafts • national museum of modern art
An annex of the National Museum of Modern Art, a small gem of a Tokyo museum offers a superb overview of handmade Japanese crafts on the grounds of the Imperial Palace.
crafts gallery in tokyo • tokyo • contemporary japanese crafts • japanese crafts • national museum of modern art
Celebrating Nuts and Berries, Sticks and Vines!
Fall Gardening: Celebration and Thanksgiving
nuts • berries • vines • fall garden • ornamental plants
Fall Gardening: Celebration and Thanksgiving
nuts • berries • vines • fall garden • ornamental plants
Tales from Melanesia - Papua New Guinea and Fiji
Melanesia - New Guinea and Fiji.
folklore • fiji • new guinea • melanesia
Melanesia - New Guinea and Fiji.
folklore • fiji • new guinea • melanesia
Art in 19th Century Washington State
The art movement in Washington didn't just begin with the westward-bound settlers.
art • art history • native art • history • wa
The art movement in Washington didn't just begin with the westward-bound settlers.
art • art history • native art • history • wa
BETTER IN BANGKOK: DAY TWO Part 3 of 4
Bangkok's side streets, shopping, exploration and ethnic areas.
bangkok • thailand • travel • chai hyraya • longtail boats.
Bangkok's side streets, shopping, exploration and ethnic areas.
bangkok • thailand • travel • chai hyraya • longtail boats.
Virgin Island Inshore Fishing
United States Virgin Islands Inshore Fishing
fishing • usvi • virgin islands • angling • saltwater
United States Virgin Islands Inshore Fishing
fishing • usvi • virgin islands • angling • saltwater
Grand Canyon Architect: Mary Jane Colter shapes the Southwest
Here I take a departure from wilderness wanderings to describe the unusual Grand Canyon architecture designed by a 1900s powerhouse of a woman. Meticulous to a fault, stubborn and intelligent, Colter used to sneak away from construction sites to chain-smoke and sketch the canyon. She visited Native American ruins to memorize the details of construction, and insisted her works be built the same way. Step back in time with me along the South Rim...
architecture • landscape • frank lloyd wright • arizona • fred harvey
Here I take a departure from wilderness wanderings to describe the unusual Grand Canyon architecture designed by a 1900s powerhouse of a woman. Meticulous to a fault, stubborn and intelligent, Colter used to sneak away from construction sites to chain-smoke and sketch the canyon. She visited Native American ruins to memorize the details of construction, and insisted her works be built the same way. Step back in time with me along the South Rim...
architecture • landscape • frank lloyd wright • arizona • fred harvey
Home Schooling; The Indian Way
Home schooling with methods used by American Indians is an approach that is never mentioned in the home schooling movement. Find out how Indians educated their own, and how anyone can use these methods in the home school today.
education • home schooling • methods • american indians
Home schooling with methods used by American Indians is an approach that is never mentioned in the home schooling movement. Find out how Indians educated their own, and how anyone can use these methods in the home school today.
education • home schooling • methods • american indians
Medicine Wheel of Plant Uses - Pt 1
There is so much to learn about herbs and healing. How can we assure ourselves of our own competence? How can we feel safe in our recommendations? Susun Weed tries to answer these questions in this article.
herbs • healing • susun • susan • weed
There is so much to learn about herbs and healing. How can we assure ourselves of our own competence? How can we feel safe in our recommendations? Susun Weed tries to answer these questions in this article.
herbs • healing • susun • susan • weed
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