Melon-Shaped Basket with Millefiori Beads

Ira Blount · c. 1989

The variation of light brown reeds and wood splints creates a visual pattern and sense of texture. The handle is covered with a plain weave. A string of colorful glass millefiori beads adorns the basket below the rim. Their bright colors and designs contrast with the simple plain weave, adding an element of whimsy.