noun
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the art or practice of making baskets
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baskets collectively
Etymology
Origin of basketry
Example Sentences
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"Maybe for textile work, leather work or basketry - they're pulling something through their front teeth."
From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2024
The knotted loops of wire in Ruth Asawa’s suspended sculptures come from her deep understanding of Mexican baskets, while those in Martin Puryear’s billowing 1984 wall sculpture “Greed’s Trophy” derive from African basketry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2023
A long and unfruitful detour into basketry unfolds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2023
Warm whites, jewel tones, sparkle and layers of wool, plaid, fur and basketry help conjure.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 1, 2023
Then there is basketry, weaving, rug-making, leather work, and metal work in copper, or jewelry in silver, woodcarving and carpentry.
From Campward Ho! A Manual for Girl Scout Camps by Unknown
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