Practical Basket Making: 1916 - Paperback

by Roger Chambers (Introduction by), George Wharton James (Author)

This special edition of 'Practical Basket Making' was written by George Wharton James, and first published in 1916, making it over a century old.

The book has sections on A Few General Hints to Basket Workers, Materials for Basketry, Raffia Suggestions, Inserting Shells, Beads and Feathers, Dyeing Basketry Splints, and more.

Some of the basket projects featured are The Maiden-Hair Fern Basket, The Reindeer Basket, Lazy Stitch Basket, Jewel Basket among others.

'Practical Basket Making' is a fantastic old book written by one of the most passionate authorities in this entire field, and is a must-read for all Basketry enthusiasts, especially those interested in the historical aspect of the craft.

IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying!

THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY.

This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed.

DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.