Basketry

Fibres members were given a class on basketry yesterday morning by Marion G.  who is a brilliant basket maker.  We used predominantly coconut leaves, there were some that constructed in paper and some tried golden cane leaves.  Coconut leaves are most successful as they don't shrink as they dry.  Below are some of the end products.  We were making small baskets as table centres for Suzanne G. to use at a dinner party she was giving.
The first three pictures are Suzanne G working on the top of a tall basket. Grass hopper and fish made by Marion G.  The following pictures are views of completed baskets and mats.