Pomo Basketmaking A Supreme Art for the Weaver

by Elsie Allen

A Supreme Art for the Weaver. The author gives step-by-step, well illustrated directions for recreating the beautiful and useful famous Pomo baskets.

68 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1972

Reviews

[Pat MacEwen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very short but detailed and well-illustrated look at the whole process of weaving baskets Pomo-style, from digging up sedge roots to adding colorful feathers. Elsie Allen was a master basket-weaver whose work is still on exhibit in numerous museums and private collections. She wanted to pass along those skills, not just to her own children and grandchildren, but to anyone interested, including college students and anthropologists. She often taught classes on the subject.

[Eric · Rating 4 out of 5]

This author is my great-grandmother. The art of Pomo basketry is world-renowned and Elsie was one of the notable weavers of our time. Her biographical info is interesting and told with charm. The technical instructions are a good primer.