One of the most widespread and ancient crafts, basketry has been used to produce a variety of items such as crab or lobster pots, eel traps, winnowing fans, horse collars, portable stalls used by street vendors, and much more. This fascinating book fully illustrates and describes these items in this brand new third edition of an authoritative classic. Informative sections cover: materials, techniques, baskets of the U.S., care and repair, and much more. Any craftsperson, collector, and even the general reader will find this authoritative survey a wonderful read.