This vintage book contains an elementary guide to the art of basket-making, being a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the practice. Written in clear, plain language and full of useful information and invaluable tips, this text will be of considerable utility to novice basket-makers, and would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: Material and Its Preparation, Tools, Terminology, Common Slewed Work, Etched Work, Sub-Divisions of Randed Work, A Method of Making Round and Oval Work, etcetera. This antiquarian volume is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

This classic book offers an in-depth introduction to the art of basket-making, and is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of anyone with an interest in the subject. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.