twined wattle
basketry
Also known as: twined type
Quick Summary
Wattle construction is a type of basketry where rigid, parallel standards are held together by flexible threads. This technique can be further divided into three subtypes: bound, twined, and woven.1
- Twined wattlework: In this subtype, threads are twisted in twos or threes, wrapping around and enclosing the standards. This can be done closely or with openwork, and it is found in regions like Central Africa, Australia, and western North America.1
- Woven wattlework (wickerwork): This involves stiff standards interwoven with flexible threads and is common in European and African basketry.12
Wattle construction, particularly with twined threads, has a long history, with evidence found in various parts of the world from ancient times.3
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