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Rooted, Revived, Reinvented: Basketry in America

A history of American basketry from its origins in Native American, immigrant, and slave communities to its presence within the contemporary fine art world.
All Things Considered 9: Basketry in the 21st Century

Ninth in a series of juried biennial exhibitions intended to show the full spectrum of work currently being executed by well-known and emerging artists in the United States.

Bundle Up!

From October 1 through December 1 2017, the National Basketry Organization will offer Fall Membership Bundles for new AND renewing members…

Contemporary Basketry: GREEN

“Chimney Bulb” by David Bacharach. See more on Carol Eckert’s “Contemporary Basketry” blog. Each week a new theme, new artists, and new ways to look at the world of basketry.

When friends hear for the first time that I create sculpture and baskets from pine needles, their reaction is always the same….. Really? You do what? I still remember the day I walked into a little gift shop… Read More

Become an NBO Member

When you join NBO, you join a lively community of people who care about the past, the present and the future of basketry in America. We invite you to watch the video for more information about membership… and… Read More

2017 NBO Conference Sponsors

Please join with us in thanking and supporting these fine organizations for sponsoring the 2017 Tradition and Innovation in Basketry IX Conference:

Instructional Video: Spiral Weave Basket

NBO is pleased to offer a new, instructional video for basket makers of all levels. Flo Hoppe demonstrates, in step-by-step detail, how to create a spiral weave basket done with a 3-rod wale. All the techniques in this basket are… Read More