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Welcome to the National Basketry Organization
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.
Elizabeth Waltermire-Jones
Elizabeth made her first woven pine needle basket in December of 2021. The first time the YouTube video popped up on her Facebook feed, she was enchanted with the idea of making something out of nothing. She works… Read More
Contemporary Basketry: Enclosures
Work by Maeda Chikubosai II, this week on Carol Eckert’s blog, Contemporary Basketry.
NBO Conference Workshop Registration OPEN
Workshops are filling fast, the schedule and event information are being finalized, and the “More Basketry” exhibit information for attendees will be available soon. So much to see and do!
Video: Willow Bark Class
Follow the processing and weaving steps as Jennifer Heller Zurick teaches a willow bark weaving class at the 2013 NBO Biennial Conference: Tradition & Innovation in Basketry VII
NBO Basketry+ Magazine
Above: Zapp2, work by Shannon Weber Basketry + magazine is a high quality, glossy magazine published by NBO. It the only national publication documenting the work of outstanding basket makers, both traditional and contemporary, and serves as an… Read More
NBO on Instagram
Even if you are not on Instagram, you can still enjoy the most recent posts about what is going on in the world of makers! Enjoy an ever-changing gallery of a wide variety of styles, colors and techniques.