Basket Weaving Collection

Trades Practiced in Bologna, c1640. Creators: Francesco Curti, Agostino Parisini
Trades Practiced in Bologna, c1640. Plate: Plate 14

Seated basket weaver with standing boy, 1874-1925. Creator: Jan Veth
Seated basket weaver with standing boy, 1874-1925

Learning to make baskets; Saint Athanasius School; [Brunswick, Georgia], (1923?). Creator: Unknown
Learning to make baskets; Saint Athanasius School; [Brunswick, Georgia], (1923?)

Basket-making, 1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Basket-making, 1904

Basket weaving, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Basket weaving, between c1900 and c1930

Havachach weaving (Maricopa Tribe, Arizona), 1907 Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Havachach weaving (Maricopa Tribe, Arizona), 1907 Photograph shows a Maricopa woman, three-quarter-length, seated, facing front, weaving a basket

A traditional basket weaver with basket in Maun, Botswana

A traditional basket weaver in Maun, Botswana

Under the palms-Cahuilla, 1905, c1924. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Under the palms-Cahuilla, 1905, c1924. Cahuilla woman seated under palm tree holding large basket

A basket made of rolled paper
6338722 A basket made of rolled paper by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: A basket made of rolled paper. Colour paper ribbons a, b. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D)

Wedding Basket, c. 1895. Creator: Unknown
Wedding Basket, c. 1895

Coiled Storage Basket with Serrated-line Design, 1880 / 90. Creator: Unknown
Coiled Storage Basket with Serrated-line Design, 1880/90. A work made of natural vegetable fibers with pigment

Feathered Gift Basket, 1880 / 90. Creator: Unknown
Feathered Gift Basket, 1880/90

Basket, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Basket, Late 19th century

Burden Basket, 1870 / 80. Creator: Unknown
Burden Basket, 1870/80. Large tan woven basket with dark brown triangles

Basket Makers Splint Gauge, 1939. Creator: Clarence Secor
Basket Makers Splint Gauge, 1939

Figured Gift Basket, c. 1890. Creator: Unknown
Figured Gift Basket, c. 1890

Indian Basket, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Gordena Jackson
Indian Basket, 1935/1942

The Basket-Maker, 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
The Basket-Maker, 1888. A work made of photogravure, plate xv from " pictures of east anglian life"

The Basket-Maker (Norfolk), c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
The Basket-Maker (Norfolk), c. 1883/87, printed 1888. A work made of photogravure, pl. xv from the album " pictures of east anglian life" (1888)

Basket Tray, c. 1936. Creator: Gordena Jackson
Basket Tray, c. 1936

Basket, c. 1937. Creator: Gordena Jackson
Basket, c. 1937

Basket, c. 1936. Creator: Gordena Jackson
Basket, c. 1936

Cap Basket, c. 1938. Creator: Samuel O. Klein
Cap Basket, c. 1938

Wicker Basket, c. 1939. Creator: Bisby Finley
Wicker Basket, c. 1939

Basket Makers Store, c. 1936. Creator: John Fisk
Basket Makers Store, c. 1936

Portrait of Thomas Okey, Master of the Art Workers Guild, 1914
AWG87423 Portrait of Thomas Okey, Master of the Art Workers Guild, 1914 by Clausen, George (1852-1944); The Art Workers Guild Trustees Limited, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Herding Reindeer, Lapland, plate 47 from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne
STC222087 Herding Reindeer, Lapland, plate 47 from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne by Jules Ferrario, engraved by Angelo Biasioli (1790-1830) published c.1820s-30s (colour litho) by Bramati, G

Reed Cutting on the Thames 1st May 1927 Within a stones throw of Chiswick church, not far from Hammersmith Bridge is a small island in the River Thames

Wil Preedy sits cross legged making a hamper basket while his brother Arthur sorts out some of the finished articles in their Deritend workshop. 21st May 1952

Author Jessica Mitford, basket weaving with the help of Amy Jenkins 30th November 1974

Author Jessica Mitford, basket weaving 30th November 1974

Thomas Okey, Esq. 1903. Creator: Alphonse Legros
Thomas Okey, Esq. 1903

The Basket Maker, 1853. Creator: Louis Lang
The Basket Maker, 1853

Crusoe Making Baskets, c1870. From The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, by Daniel Defoe. [Cassell, Petter and Galpin, London]

Retraining at a paraplegic centre in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, 1960
Retraining at the CISWO paraplegic centre in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, 1960. CISWO is the Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation

Blind basket-makers at work, Tottenham Court Road, London, c1901 (1903). In 1854 The Association for Promoting the General Welfare of the Blind was established by Elizabeth Margaretta Maria Gilbert

Basket weaving in Swanley 1936 A TopFoto
Basket weaving in Swanley 1936 eTopFoto

A basket weaver sitting on the street and weaving a basket, Brittany, France, Europe

Making fruit and vegetable baskets in Swanley, Kent. 1937

Basket makers at Swanley, Kent. 1936

Howitzer mat making by Mr Hewett at Swanley Basket Works, Kent. 1938

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Mission Indians making baskets and hair ropes in southern California, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Basket weaving is an ancient craft that has been practiced for centuries, and it continues to thrive in various parts of the world. In Maun, Botswana, a traditional basket weaver skillfully creates intricate designs using natural materials. With a basket in hand, their expertise shines through as they meticulously weave each strand together. The artistry is not limited to just one region or material. A stunning example is a basket made entirely out of rolled paper, showcasing the creativity and versatility of this craft. It serves as a testament to how innovation can be combined with tradition. Looking back into history, we find remarkable baskets that have stood the test of time. One such piece is the Wedding Basket from 1895; its creator remains unknown but left behind an exquisite masterpiece that symbolizes love and union. Another captivating creation from the late 19th century is the Coiled Storage Basket with Serrated-line Design. Its intricate patterns demonstrate both skillful craftsmanship and aesthetic beauty. Feathers take center stage in yet another extraordinary piece: The Feathered Gift Basket from the same era showcases delicate feathers woven seamlessly into its design—a true work of art created by an unknown artist. Baskets serve practical purposes too; they were used for storage throughout history. An intriguing Burden Basket from 1870/80 exemplifies this functionality while also displaying artistic flair—an anonymous artisan's contribution to both utility and aesthetics. Even tools related to basket making hold significance within this craft's rich heritage. The Basket Makers Splint Gauge invented by Clarence Secor in 1939 stands as evidence of continuous refinement and dedication to perfection within this field. Diverse cultures have embraced basket weaving over time, resulting in unique creations like the Figured Gift Basket dating back to approximately 1890—its originator may remain nameless but their talent lives on through this intricately designed artifact.