Baskets, Weaving, Basket making, Basketry, Basketwork 

From the back cover:

Now basketmakers at any skill level can learn to create gorgeous wicker baskets, from the simple, yet handsome Pins and Needles Basket to more complex and challenging baskets, such as the Chinese Lantern Basket or the Third Mesa Basket. The art of wicker basketry has never before been covered so comprehensively; nor has a book on this subject utilized such an international approach, featuring a variety of baskets inspired by designs from around the world.

Contemporary Wicker Basketry first presents you with the basics - tools and materials, weaving techniques, bases, borders, handles, and lids - with easy-to-follow instructions, detailed illustrations, and helpful how-to photographs. Then use what you learn to make any or all of the 30 magnificent wicker baskets in the project section.

After you've had some practice, chapters on design and color and a gallery of marvelous full-color baskets from basketmakers around the world will inspire you to create original basket designs. There is no limit to what you can do with this complete resource and your own imagination!