- Tod explains a wide variety of weaving techniques step by step, offering precise diagrams to follow.
- The chapters explain gathering and preparing both round and flat natural materials like leaves, roots, reeds, grasses, vines, shoots, willow, pine needles, bark, splints, and more.
- Instructions for making borders, lids, handles, and fasteners give many options.
- Projects include a cedar-bark basket for kindling, cat-tail mats, a vine birdhouse, a pedestal fruit basket of coralberry runners, sturdy bark work baskets, and dozens more.
Osma Tod's charming way of inspiring respect for natural materials helps make this book one of a kind.