Rectangular-Shaped Basket with Woven Purple Design

Ira Blount · 2009

This natural-colored and dyed splint basket was woven with a plain weave. The vibrant, dark purple splints create a visually appealing rectilinear pattern along the side, and an “X” design along the handle. Both patterns recall a ribbon woven between splints. The rim is single-lashed. The bottom of the basket has a rounded rectangular shape, as does the handle. Pencil marks on the bottom give insight into the artist’s process.