Wedding Basket Kit

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Create your own gallery of traditional arts & crafts!
Kit makes one 5 to 6" wide basket
Kit includes: raffia, paper fiber rush, tapestry needles and a 16-page full color instructional booklet all in a plastic bag
Ages 12 and up, adult participation necessary for younger ages
Made in USA

Description

Learn to weave a coiled basket. This kit teaches one-rod, two-rod and three-rod coiled basketry. Beautiful color step-by-step photos of the basketry process. Wedding Baskets are made by Native Americans in the Southwest and are used in a variety of ceremonies. Booklet includes detailed information and history on the Wedding Basket design. Prepare to spend some time on this project. It could take more than 8 hours over several days. Note: The raffia is hand dyed in small batches and might have variations from the colors shown in the photo. The kit comes packed in a plastic bag that can be used to store materials while you make your basket.