Basketry: meaning, definitions and examples
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basketry
[ ˈbɑːskɪtri ]
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.
craft
The practice or skill of creating baskets or other containers using various weaving techniques.
Synonyms
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.