Sian suggested we take a photo of items around the house that we have made and shared them.
The big on on the left is a waste-paper basket (to give an idea of size). I made them when I lived in NZ using traditional Maori flax weaving techniques. Unusually the weave is on the diagonal rather than horizontal and vertical.
You pick the flax leaves and weave them while green and fresh and then it dries to the fawn colour – the red is a commercial dye. I really enjoyed the weaving process and love having several baskets around my house.
[The flax is phormium
and not in anyway related to the flax plant that is used to make linen.]
Oh, these are lovely. I especially like the way they are finished along the top
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful. Basket weaving is something I think I'd enjoy.
ReplyDeleteWonderful baskets - I like the diagonal weave.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully woven Helena - and a lovely memento of NZ.
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely Helena, anything that is natural appeals to me and I admire your neat weaving.
ReplyDeleteYou are a fascinating lady, Helena, with all kinds of talent! I love your handiwork, and so unusual to see the diagonal weave ...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I tried basket weaving once. It was fun - but a lot more difficult than I expected!
ReplyDeleteWhat a talented lady you are Helena. These are lovely.
ReplyDeleteNow that's something I can see myself doing.
ReplyDeleteRinda
Oh these are lovely. Princess did some basketry and caning - so we went to a couple of shows, amazing art work out there.
ReplyDeleteThey look great Helena! Another talent.
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