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Getting Started
This basket is called a market basket because of its shape and depth. Its handle is incorporated into the bottom, which strengthens the whole basket and makes it useful for shopping.
Parts of this basket are decorated with dyed reed, which you can buy ready-made or
dye yourself.
Skill Level
- Experienced Beginner
Materials
Quantity |
Material & Dimensions |
Length |
Function |
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5 |
5/8" (1.6 cm) flat reed |
26" (66 cm) |
long stakes |
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8 |
5/8" (1.6 cm) flat reed |
21" (53.3 cm) |
stakes |
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1 |
D handle |
6" x 10" (15.2 cm x 25.4 cm) |
handle |
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1 |
#2 round reed |
12' (3.6 m) |
twining |
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5 |
1/2" (1.3 cm) flat reed |
38" (96.5 cm) |
weavers* |
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4 |
1/4" (6 mm) flat-oval reed |
38" (96.5 cm) |
weavers** |
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1 |
3/4" (1.9 cm) flat reed |
38" (96.5 cm) |
weaver |
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1 |
3/8" (9.5 mm) flat reed |
38" (96.5 cm) |
hidden weaver |
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2 |
1/2" (1.3 cm) flat-oval reed |
38" (96.5 cm) |
rim |
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1 |
#3 seagrass |
38" (96.5 cm) |
rim filler |
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1 |
3/16" (5 mm) flat-oval reed |
10' (3 m) |
lashing |
*2 are dyed dark blue **all are dyed light blue
Finished Size
- 6" x 12" x 5" (15.2 cm x 30.5 cm x 12.7 cm), not including handle height
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