The book has sections covering Mat and Basket Weaving, Simple Forms of Basketry, Substances Used, Evolution of Coconut Leaf Basket, Ancient Hawaiian Fans, and more.
'Mat and Basket Weaving of the Ancient Hawaiians' features lots of photographs of baskets and other woven items and articles from throughout history, and also covers the intricate weaves and stitches popular in the Pacific Islands styles.
This is a fantastic old book, written with real passion for the subject, and is a must-read for all those interested in the historic aspect of Pacific Basketry.
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