Background:
Baskets were made in many shapes and sizes as tools to hold and carry items. Pine needle baskets were made anywhere pine trees are indigenous. The pine needles I used were collected and dried from the tree in my yard. I then followed the instructions in the January 1995 Compleat Anachronist (#77 "Medieval Baskets") to start and finish the weave on a leather base. I used rafia to sew the needles together, though grasses or linen thread would have been used in period in Europe. I added the beads to fit my personal taste as the basket was to sit in my sewing room and hold small items (such as my scissors) at the ready. I doubt the beading is period, but the shape, leather bottom and the technique used is.
Baskets were made in many shapes and sizes as tools to hold and carry items. Pine needle baskets were made anywhere pine trees are indigenous. The pine needles I used were collected and dried from the tree in my yard. I then followed the instructions in the January 1995 Compleat Anachronist (#77 "Medieval Baskets") to start and finish the weave on a leather base. I used rafia to sew the needles together, though grasses or linen thread would have been used in period in Europe. I added the beads to fit my personal taste as the basket was to sit in my sewing room and hold small items (such as my scissors) at the ready. I doubt the beading is period, but the shape, leather bottom and the technique used is.
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