The basketry technique of coiling and binding materials to create rigid form has been in existence for hundreds of years. It is one of the oldest known Native American crafts Originating in the South-West & Central America, baskets were first coiled by use of reeds, barks, and grasses using various techniques. Depending on the origin of an item, different materials, and patterns were used to signify meaning.
Taking inspiration from the art & craft of coiled fabric rag rugs and scrap fabric bowls, I wanted to explore a simplified modern form of various shapes, by using the same coiling + binding technique. For many years, crafters have sewn together coils of rope using a simple zig-zag stitch, creating rugs, bowls, and baskets. Typically cuts of fabric are wrapped around a rope core, and bound in the same technique. My goal in creating these pieces is to modernize this "art & crafts" technique into a minimal piece, durable for everyday use by taking it down to the bone.