Small to Medium Ribbed Appalachian Melon or Egg Basket SGM1

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Ribbed Basket SGM1

Very cute basket made in the style of the traditional Appalachian melon basket, also known as a ribbed basket.

Width at opening - 8.5 x 9.5
Height from bottom to top of handle - 10"

Basket's frame is constructed with tightly woven god'seye lashings in cane rattan (outer skin of reed). This medium sized basket has 14 ribs within it's structure of 2 hoops. A band of undyed reed woven beneath the lashings gives way to a balance of natural seagrass. Frame is made of Datu rattan - a honey toned, reedy vine, twisted in several layers to make a thick hearty handle.

The bottom of this basket is somewhat rounded on the sides, but it fits mostly flat on the table and is well balanced. Also an excellent bread or roll basket for the holiday table.

What's the big deal with ribs and why does it matter how many are worked into a basket? Well, the ribs give the Appalachian style basket its structure. I struggle with my students every summer when they want to limit their basket to as few ribs as possible. It takes some patience and determination to learn to add ribs, although it doesn't take long to figure out for most people. Kids tend to want instant gratification and want their baskets woven in a hurry. I tell them they can rush through their basket, take it home to show off with pride, but if it doesn't have enough ribs, it's not going to last long and will not be heirloom quality. Some of my larger baskets have 24 or more ribs.

Added on Oct 07, 2009

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