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Baskets, projects, techniques and inspirational designs for you and your home, Tabara N'Diaye ; photography by Penny Wincer ; illustrations by Aurelia Lange

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Baskets

Tabara N'Diaye ; photography by Penny Wincer ; illustrations by Aurelia Lange

projects, techniques and inspirational designs for you and your home

Baskets are a simple but stylish way to organise your home. These hard-working multitaskers not only provide practical storage solutions but they are also decorative and instantly add texture and warmth to any room. Handled, woven, lined, coloured, patterned and lidded: there are so many options when it comes to choosing the baskets you display around your home to fit your needs and style. This book will teach you how to master the versatile art of basketry. Each of the four chapters tackles the different materials and their subsequent techniques, including grasses, rope, twine and cane. Learn how to add pattern and colour to your woven wonders as you create a colourful collection of 15 storage accessories of your own. The projects include laundry baskets, baskets with lids, rope bags, a picnic basket, a gorgeous woven lampshade and a stylish collection of patterned tableware. Disover more about this tactile craft as Tabara N'Diaye explores its history and origins through her Senegalese roots. With clear instructions accompanied by the beautiful lifestyle photography and illustrations throughout, Baskets demystifies the art of basket-making for makers at all levels