Season 8 Episode 6 - Traditional Rib Basket presented by Joan Carrigan
After many many requests for another basket I've brought back the amazing Joan Carrigan to teach us how to make a traditional rib basket. A basket that you can put all your eggs in :)
Step by step, Joan walks us through the construction from handle and rim to filling in the base. Our videographer Al, captured each step so beautifully. At the end of the episode you'll get to see some gorgeous baskets from Joan's collection that will inspire you to push this technique further.
I hope you have fun watching, and even if you are not a basket maker, it will give you a greater appreciation for what goes into the construction of a basket. All baskets are woven by someone, somewhere by hand.
You can purchase the kit right here:
https://weaving.link/traditional-rib-basket
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8.6.1 - Introduction to Traditional Rib Basket
This is a traditional European style basket used for centuries as a household storage basket or used as a garden or agricultural harvest basket.
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8.6.2 - Lashing
First we overlap the 2 wood hoops to form a cross and start creating the God's Eye lashing.
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8.6.3 - Inserting First Set of Ribs
Now we'll insert 3 ribs on each side of the basket.
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8.6.4 - Anchoring Ribs with #2 Round Reed
To anchor the ribs in place we will weave with the #2 round reed on both sides of the basket.
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8.6.5 - Weaving the Seagrass
After the #2 round reed, we weave with the seagrass in the same way.
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8.6.6 - Inserting Second Set of Ribs
Next, we will add 4 more ribs on each side of the basket – so 8 more ribs will be added in total.
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8.6.7 - Weaving the Jute
Once all the ribs are in place, let's weave the jute.
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8.6.8 - Tying Jute and Checking on Progress
Time to check on how our basket is looking so far and how to tie on more jute.
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8.6.9 - Weaving Quarter Inch Half Oval
Continue weaving back and forth in the same way, using the 1⁄4” flat oval reed.
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8.6.10 - Packing Quarter Inch Half Oval
Let's do some packing in the wide sections to create an even opening for when the weaving meets in the middle.
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8.6.11 - Finishing the Base
Finishing off the weave when both sides meet to complete the base of the basket.
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8.6.12 - Making Cordage
Joan shows us how to make our own cordage :)
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8.6.13 - Basketry Show & Tell
Joan shares with us her collection of beautiful rib baskets with each one different.
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Season 8 Episode 6 - Traditional Rib Basket PDF
4.92 MB
Download the PDF and follow along while watching Joan's instructions on how to weave a Rib Basket!
