The Small Oriole is shaped and woven starting with a round and an oval oak hoop. 11/64″ natural reed was used to create the god’s eyes and weave the basket; the ribs are of #5 dyed round reed. Primary and secondary ribs were used to fill out the shape of this replica of a traditional Appalachian Oriole basket.
Anne Bowers
Every 1 2024 / May 7, 2024
Small Oriole Basket
H: 9.5" | W: 5.5" | D: 6"
Photo by artist
Anne Bowers
Kearneysville, WV
In my perspective, baskets have the ability to bridge the gap between a beautiful work of art and the functional woven vessel. With every basket I create, my desire is to make an object that quickly becomes art-in-hand through its daily use. The interplay of fiber, color, and shape has always intrigued me and left me with a feeling of urgency that almost demands a basket’s creation. The personal satisfaction I have received from basketry through the past 44 years continues to evolve including a wide range of work styles. It is my desire to get the viewer involved in this process through creating work that invites one to touch, linger and learn some of the process of the evolution of the woven art form we call basketry.