Natural raffia coils beautifully, transitioning organically from one color to another, creating a lightweight unique basket. Learn this wonderful basic basketweaving technique, while not worrying too much about counting or exactness. This is a great for projects for those new to basket-making. Shape your basket however is desired from flat to a curved container. There are so many ways to play with using two colors in your basketry and this free-hand way is a great way to start.
Kit includes enough to make 2 baskets:
- 3 oz Dyed Raffia
- 3 oz Natural Raffia
- Sharp Needle
- Clippers
- Muslin Bag
- Calliope Basket Pattern
Basket measures 7.5" by 2" as shown but this can be variable depending on your desired size and shape.