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“What makes this type of basketry so satisfying is that you set up the shape at the beginning,” said Kerig. The weaver can see his creation and visualize the finished product right from the start.
The method also allows for great variety of shape-baskets produced in this workshop were deep and shallow, large and small, round and oval. The variety of shapes and twistings of the grapevine used also makes each basket have a unique and organic quality that is all its own.
The process is not foolproof—Kerig admits to “stomping” on an uncooperative basket once in her career-but it is an unusually creative and satisfying form, either to begin with or to graduate to. Said one participant, “Now I can see the mistakes I made. The lengths of some of these things just aren’t right.” But then, with a smile, “Not too bad, I guess.”
Kerig’s works will be displayed at the Worthy Gallery in D.C. in September. She plans to teach another workshop in early summer. Contact her at 987-8670.
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