Wild Basketry Handbook: A Practical Guide to Foraging, Weaving and Natural Fiber Craft

By Sean Shouse

Turn the wild plants growing around you into strong, beautiful, functional baskets-even if you have never woven one before.Wild Basketry Handbook gives you a complete path from identifying suitable plants to completing your own handcrafted baskets. Instead of relying entirely on store-bought materials, you will learn how to responsibly gather, prepare, preserve, and weave natural fibers while developing practical skills rooted in traditional craftsmanship.
Inside, you will discover how to: Identify willow, vines, brambles, grasses, rushes, reeds, bark, roots, and other useful fibersHarvest natural materials legally, safely, and sustainably throughout the seasonsClean, split, cure, dye, rehydrate, and store fibers for dependable resultsMake durable natural cordage using reverse-wrap, braided, and multi-strand techniquesMaster coiling, twining, plaiting, wickerwork, rim, handle, and lid constructionControl tension, spacing, shape, and structure while avoiding common weaving mistakesComplete guided basketry projects that build your confidence progressivelyRepair, maintain, document, price, and responsibly sell your finished workBuilt around 14 detailed chapters, guided projects, troubleshooting advice, reference tables, a seasonal harvesting calendar, and an extensive glossary, this practical basket-making book supports both beginners and developing craftspeople.
Whether you want a calming nature-based hobby, greater self-sufficiency, sustainable craft skills, or a deeper connection with traditional handwork, you will gain the knowledge needed to take a plant from the landscape to a finished basket.Reconnect with the land, work confidently with natural materials, and create something useful with your own hands-get your copy today.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HFK3WFLF
• ISBN13: 9798193170105
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.5" x 11.0"