Basketry: Projects From Baskets To Grass Slippers
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Jacket protected by mylar sleeve.
A comprehensive and beautifully instructive craft guide, Basketry: Projects From Baskets To Grass Slippers presents the ancient art of basketry through a rich variety of hands-on projects drawn from Japanese weaving traditions. Hisako Sekijima instructs readers in a wide range of techniques, from fundamental plaiting and coiling methods to more intricate constructions, guiding both beginners and experienced crafters through each step with clarity and precision. The book details the use of natural materials — including grasses, reeds, and other plant fibers — illustrating how these humble elements can be transformed into functional and aesthetically striking objects. With a tone that is calm, methodical, and deeply respectful of traditional craft, it bridges the gap between cultural heritage and contemporary making. Whether the goal is a sturdy woven basket or a pair of woven grass slippers, this guide serves as an authoritative and inspiring resource for anyone drawn to the meditative practice of hand weaving.
Author: Hisako Sekijima
Format: Hardback
Published: 1986, Kodansha International LTD
Genre: Antiques & collectibles
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Jacket protected by mylar sleeve.
A comprehensive and beautifully instructive craft guide, Basketry: Projects From Baskets To Grass Slippers presents the ancient art of basketry through a rich variety of hands-on projects drawn from Japanese weaving traditions. Hisako Sekijima instructs readers in a wide range of techniques, from fundamental plaiting and coiling methods to more intricate constructions, guiding both beginners and experienced crafters through each step with clarity and precision. The book details the use of natural materials — including grasses, reeds, and other plant fibers — illustrating how these humble elements can be transformed into functional and aesthetically striking objects. With a tone that is calm, methodical, and deeply respectful of traditional craft, it bridges the gap between cultural heritage and contemporary making. Whether the goal is a sturdy woven basket or a pair of woven grass slippers, this guide serves as an authoritative and inspiring resource for anyone drawn to the meditative practice of hand weaving.