Greetings Card : Basket Making
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Basket Making
A man weaving willow baskets by hand
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1839 Basket Making Baskets Craft Weaving Willow
Greetings Card (7"x5")
"Introducing the enchanting Basket Making range from Media Storehouse. These beautifully crafted greeting cards feature an evocative image of a skilled artisan weaving intricate willow baskets by hand, brought to you exclusively through our partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. Perfect for expressing thoughtfulness and appreciation, these cards capture the charm and timeless artistry of traditional basket making. Add a personal touch to your message with these unique, rights-managed greeting cards."
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Man Weaving Willow Baskets by Hand, 1839 This image, taken in the year 1839, showcases the artisanal skill and dedication of a man engaged in the ancient craft of basket making. The photograph, a testament to the rich history of this pre-industrial trade, depicts the weaver intently focusing on his work, his hands deftly maneuvering the supple willow rods to create the intricate patterns and shapes that define this timeless craft. Basket making, an essential human activity since antiquity, has its roots deep in the history of mankind. From the earliest civilizations to the present day, baskets have served as functional and decorative objects, used for carrying, storing, and transporting a myriad of goods. The use of willow as a primary material for basketry can be traced back to the pre-Roman era, with evidence of its use found in archaeological sites across Europe. The man in this photograph, with his weathered hands and furrowed brow, embodies the tradition and heritage of this ancient craft. His simple tools and raw materials - the willow rods, a knife, and his own hands - are a stark reminder of the ingenuity and resourcefulness of our ancestors. The scene, set against a backdrop of nature, further emphasizes the symbiotic relationship between man and the natural world, as the weaver transforms the humble willow into a beautiful and functional basket. This photograph, a precious document of a bygone era, invites us to reflect on the importance of preserving the rich cultural heritage of traditional crafts like basket making. It serves as a reminder that, even in an increasingly industrialized world, the value of handcrafted objects and the skills of the artisans who create them continue to endure.
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