baskets

This article is about the physical container. For other meanings, see Basket (disambiguation)''. A basket is a container, often with an open top, usually made out of interwoven pieces of material. Wood, bamboo, wheat, other Poaceaegrasses, Juncaceaerushes, twigs, osiers or wicker are often used to make baskets, but they are also made today out of plastic. The first baskets were woven by gatherers to collect fruits, cerealgrains, nut (fruit)nuts and other edible plant materials to be brought back and eaten, as well as for holding fish by early fishing peoples. A creel (basket)creel is a basket made especially to hold fish.In contrast to weaving, in the making of baskets flexible fibers are interwoven with their complementary rigid fibers.The kinds of plant life available in a region will affect an ethnic group's choices in material, as well as influencing the technique and therefore the texture of the basket. Rattan and other members of the Arecaceae or palm tree family, for instance, require a different method of twisting and braiding to be made into a basket from the thin grasses of temperate regions, as do other plants of the tropics with their characteristic broad leaves (bromeliads, for instance).Although baskets have always been created to serve a utilitarian rather than an aesthetic purpose, the practice of basket making has evolved into an art in its own right. Artistic freedom allows basket makers a wide variety of colors, materials, sizes, patterns and details to choose from.commonsBasket Archaeological sites in the Middle East show that weaving techniques were used to make mats and possibly also baskets, circa 9th millennium BC8 000 BC. Baskets made with several interwoven techniques were common at 4th millennium BC3 000 BC.

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BasketMaking

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Nantucket Baskets by Brandy Llewellyn
Original, hand-crafted Nantucket baskets in both the traditional and tapesty styles.
http://www.basketstudio.com/

Baskets by Jane
Custom-Designed Gift Baskets from Maine are a great way to express yourself. Our elegant gift baskets overflow with gourmet treats. Our baskets make great gifts for friends, family, clients and business associates. A gift from Baskets by Jane is certain to satisfy and impress!
http://www.basketsbyjane.com/

Send Gifts To Mumbai & Pune
We deliver Monginis, Taj, Birdys Cakes, Flowers, Mithai, Naturals Ice Cream and many more gifts in Mumbai and Pune City
http://www.giftstomumbai.com/

Amer-I-Mex Mexican Imports and Artwork
AMER-I-MEX Mexican Imports is a wholesale supplier of handicrafts and artwork with a flare for the southwest. Each piece is carefully chosen from distributors located in Mexico and other Latin American countries.
http://www.amer-i-mex.com

Roger S Wright Furniture, Ltd
Kitchens, custom furniture, lighting, gifts and accessories for the country home.
http://www.rswfurniture.com/

Breen's Florist
Flower shop in houston
http://www.breensflorist.com/

BolgaBaskets
We are pleased to offer you authentic handcrafted African Bolga baskets and African art shipped directly from Bolgatanga, Ghana in West Africa.
http://www.bolgabaskets.biz/

Gift Baskets & Balloons Unlimited
Custom designed gift baskets for all occasions
http://www.naplesgiftbaskets.com/

FirstFlowers - The freshest flowers!
Fresh flowers directly from the Flower Auction in Holland. Sent your bouquet around the whole world.
http://www.firstflowers.nl/

Baskets by jmb
Handwoven country baskets, liners and garters. Custom made with your choice of accent reed color, and hand painted flowers or stencils.
http://www.basketsbyjmb.com/

1 Stop Gift Baskets
Offers gourmet gift baskets with an option to create your own with their gift basket wizard.
http://www.1stopgiftbaskets.com

Bright Net
Internet service provider with local offices across Ohio.
http://www.bright.net

Gift Baskets by Candice
Offers unique baskets including gourmet, baby gifts, birthday, get well, and corporate.
http://www.giftbasketsbycandice.com/

Gift Baskets and Beyond, Inc.
Gift Baskets for every occasion.
http://www.giftbasketsandbeyond.com/

Cesta
Selection includes fresh fruit and baked goods and aromatherapy.
http://www.cesta.net/