Description
Discover how to turn common weeds into beautiful and useful objects with this fresh, sustainable approach to basket making.
Delia Fian, renowned craftsperson and rewilder, invites you to gather what grows wildly around you and create items you can wear, carry and use. From bark satchels and vine pack baskets to classic wicker and coiled creations, this book offers clear, step-by-step instruction across 11 weaving projects suitable for all skill levels.
The only basketry guide devoted entirely to weaving with invasive plants, it reveals how these overlooked materials are abundant, accessible and beneficial to harvest, ultimately helping restore local ecosystems. With practical guidance on identifying, collecting and preparing plants, Delia empowers both beginners and seasoned weavers to start creating immediately.
Foraged Basketry is a call to action. Through personal stories and voices from the weaving community, Delia explores sustainable craft, connection to place and the beauty in what has been cast aside.
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The publication contains no hazards
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Has alternative text descriptions for images
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED
CHAPTER 2. HARVESTING AND PREPARING PLANTS
CHAPTER 3. PROCESSING TECHNIQUES
CHAPTER 4. INVASIVE SPECIES PROFILES
CHAPTER 5. WEAVING PROJECTS:
Tiny Twined Basket
Leaf Hat
Coiled Coaster
Ribbed Platter
Hen Basket
Wild Vine Pack Basket
Withy Tool Basket
Jar Cover
Satchel
Bark Slipper
Journal
CHAPTER 6. WOODCARVING PROJECTS
Foraging Rules and Regulations
Glossary
Tool Makers and Suppliers
Resources
Interviews with:
Cherokee basket maker Betty Maney
Rewilding expert Peter Michael Bauer
Contemporary basketry artist Matt Tommey
And others!
Product details
| Published | 17 Sep 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 224 |
| ISBN | 9781789944334 |
| Imprint | Herbert Press |
| Illustrations | Contains over 500 color photographs |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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