W is for Weaving baskets
The Traveller Alphabet Book
QUESTIONS
Are there any woven baskets in your home?
What are they used for?
Look at all of the baskets that have been painted by the illustrator Jo Waterhouse. Think about the shapes and sizes. Can you suggest what each one could be used for?
ACTIVITIES
Have a go at weaving your own wee basket or perhaps try create a woven place mat first to get used to the skills involved.
Follow this link HERE to find out how to weave and get some great ideas.
ABOUT Weaving Baskets
Many people from travelling communities have been making baskets for generations. Weaving baskets is a traditional skill. Baskets are created using flexible, soft wood that can be found near camps. Baskets came in all shapes and sizes and were sold in markets or by the roadside.