Basketry: meaning, definitions and examples

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basketry

 

[ ˈbɑːskɪtri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

art

The craft of making baskets and other items by weaving together flexible materials such as twigs, reeds, or strips of wood.

Synonyms

basket weaving, wickerwork

Examples of usage

  • Basketry is a traditional art form in many cultures around the world.
  • She learned the intricate techniques of basketry from her grandmother.
Context #2 | Noun

craft

The practice or skill of creating baskets or other containers using various weaving techniques.

Synonyms

handicraft, weaving

Examples of usage

  • She studied basketry as part of her art class.
  • The basketry on display at the museum was truly impressive.

Translations

Translations of the word "basketry" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cestaria

🇮🇳 टोकरी बनाने की कला

🇩🇪 Korbmacherei

🇮🇩 kerajinan anyaman

🇺🇦 плетіння кошиків

🇵🇱 koszykarstwo

🇯🇵 籠編み (かごあみ)

🇫🇷 vannerie

🇪🇸 cestería

🇹🇷 sepetçilik

🇰🇷 바구니 짜기

🇸🇦 صناعة السلال

🇨🇿 košíkářství

🇸🇰 košikárstvo

🇨🇳 编篮工艺 (biān lán gōng yì)

🇸🇮 košarstvo

🇮🇸 körfugerð

🇰🇿 себет өру

🇬🇪 კალათბურთი

🇦🇿 səbətçilik

🇲🇽 cestería

Word origin

The art of basketry dates back thousands of years, with evidence of basket weaving found in ancient civilizations such as Egypt, China, and Native American cultures. Basketry served practical purposes such as storage, transportation, and even as traps for hunting. Over time, basketry evolved into a form of artistic expression, with intricate designs and patterns. Today, basketry continues to be a popular craft practiced by artisans around the world.

See also: basket, basketball.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,798, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.