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Basket weaving is also known as basket ______ or basket making.
Basket weaving is also known as basket ______ or basket making.
weaving
Craftspeople who specialize in making baskets are usually referred to as basket ______ or basket weavers.
Craftspeople who specialize in making baskets are usually referred to as basket ______ or basket weavers.
makers
The most famous basket is made up of bulrushes and mud in which baby ______ was floated to safety.
The most famous basket is made up of bulrushes and mud in which baby ______ was floated to safety.
Moses
According to ancient Mesopotamians, baskets are considered children of ______.
According to ancient Mesopotamians, baskets are considered children of ______.
The Tlingit tribe made twined baskets from the most delicate ______.
The Tlingit tribe made twined baskets from the most delicate ______.
Chilkat weaving is considered the most complex weaving techniques in the ______.
Chilkat weaving is considered the most complex weaving techniques in the ______.
The oldest known basket has been carbon dated between 10,000 and 12,000 years old and were discovered in ______ Egypt.
The oldest known basket has been carbon dated between 10,000 and 12,000 years old and were discovered in ______ Egypt.
Baskets exist for several reasons, including transporting and storing necessities of ______.
Baskets exist for several reasons, including transporting and storing necessities of ______.
During world wars, baskets were used for transporting messenger ______.
During world wars, baskets were used for transporting messenger ______.
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Study Notes
Overview of Basketry
- Also referred to as basket weaving or basket making, involving sewing or weaving pliable materials.
- Craftspeople specializing in this art are known as basket makers or basket weavers.
Historical Significance
- Baskets have been a part of human civilization since its inception.
- The most iconic basket is associated with the story of baby Moses, made from bulrushes and mud for safety.
- Ancient Mesopotamians regarded baskets as "children of god."
- Native American cultures left a significant legacy in basket making from 5000 to 1000 BC; their baskets were seen as pure art.
Cultural Practices
- The Tlingit people of North America created twined baskets using delicate fibers.
- The Pueblo tribe is known for coiled baskets featuring bold decorations and geometric designs.
- Chilkat weaving, practiced by the Tlingit, is among the most intricate weaving techniques globally and is capable of creating curvilinear and circular forms; some pieces can take up to a year to complete.
Archaeological Discoveries
- The oldest known baskets, carbon-dated to be between 10,000 and 12,000 years old, were found in Faiyum, Egypt.
Functions of Baskets
- Vital for transportation and storage of essential goods.
- Used historically for bartering goods.
- Held significance in various religious ceremonies.
- During world wars, baskets were utilized for transporting messenger pigeons.
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