Practical Basketry

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these baskets are rattan or r

nt produces almost three hundred shoots which are cut annually. These slender shoots attain a length of from three to five hundred feet. They climb the highest trees and hang from them in graceful festoons. It is interesting to see how, like the selfish pumpkin vine, they crowd out an

number of such manufacturing plants, among which the Wakefield Rattan Company and the New England Company have

to everyone under the name "cane." It is used in caning chairs. From the pith or inside ra

nters of baskets, in finishing handles, and in making very small baskets and trays. Sizes 1 to 5 are us

but may be dyed into many beautiful colors

sizes 5 and 7. This reed mak

aking foundations for sweet grass baskets

ny beautiful colors. It is sold in bundles or braids of from one to four pounds. Care should be exercised in using this material. It is advisable

sold by the pound, the braided by bundles or bunches. The braided rush makes a strong scrap basket;

r to dip it in water a few minutes before using. Round and oval scrap baskets

ppine Islands, may be used as a founda

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g articles are essential: pruning shears, awl, plier, galvanized tub and bucket, measuring stick or rule, knife f