This special edition of 'Raffia Basketry As An Art' was written by Gertrude Porter Ashley and Mildred Porter Ashley, and first published in 1921, making it just shy of a century old. The book features chapters on Materials and Tools, Handles and Finishing a Basket, Suggestions for Designs, The Grass Basket, The Introduction of the Corn Husk, The Covered Basket, and more.
A fabulous old book on how to make Raffia baskets, with detailed illustrations and photos. This book is the perfect place to start for all those interested in taking up Basketry, or starting out in the craft.
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THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY.
This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed.
DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.
