Early information about the existence of various containers in the form of baskets for storing grain dates back to the pre-Mongol period. As for our time, the
handicraft industry for the manufacture of wickerwork was widespread in the everyday life of people who lived in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Basically, they were baskets with one or two handles made of twigs, straw, bark, stems, roots, shingles and differed in shape. The purpose of these products was the most diverse, they were used to collect grain, mushrooms, nuts, berries, vegetables, as well as to store and carry household supplies and household items.
Basket weaving. What is the name of this type of decorative art?
Nowadays, decorative and applied art for the manufacture of wicker products from vines, the so-called wickerwork, has become widespread. However, modern masters are not limited only to baskets, they skillfully perform other products. Wicker baskets made of twigs can be of any shape - round, square, rectangular, with an open top or closed, may have lids of different designs or not at all.
Basket weaving. What is the name of the master who creates wickerwork?
In Russia, there have always been many talents who perfectly mastered such art as basket weaving. What is the name of a person who is able to create beautiful work of authorship from the vine? Of course, the dowser. Experienced craftsmen are able to create almost any object from willow twigs - from hats and strollers for children to furniture and huge figures to decorate the garden.
Basket weaving. What is the name of the bag made of twigs?
The common Old Russian name for various containers, which in each region of Russia had their own name, is a basket. Bags, which we used to see everywhere, appeared much later.
By the way, do you know what a wicker bag is called ? As for modern woven bags, the fact that the name of the handbag "reticule" also originates from the Latin word reticulum - mesh is very interesting. Later the word underwent significant metamorphoses and the reticule began to be called "reticule", which literally means "ridiculous" in French. And his prototype was bags and baskets, in which in the 18th century women kept supplies for needlework.
Those who are interested in this forgotten craft will benefit from the advice of experienced craftsmen published in a book called Weaving from a Vine for Beginners. In order to begin to engage in weaving, you do not need to invest money or buy expensive equipment. Material for wickerwork can always be found in abundance along the banks of rivers and swamps, where willow grows. Nowadays, environmentally friendly products are highly valued, especially those that are made in a single copy by hand.
Wickerwork, like any applied art, requires bestowal and patience. Its undoubted advantage lies in the fact that everyone, even a completely blind person, can do it. The main thing in this business is perseverance and the desire to learn this art. But in the end, a man who has shown perseverance will sooner or later be able to achieve success in this matter and delight himself and his loved ones with amazing exclusive things.