Basket Weaving for Beginners: The Coiling Technique
Introduction to Coiling
A course by Tabara N'Diaye , Designer, Author, and Creative Director
About the video: Introduction to Coiling
Overview
“In this lesson, I will explain the coiling technique which is used to weave baskets. I will show you various examples from my favourite books. ”
In this video lesson Tabara N'Diaye addresses the topic: Introduction to Coiling , which is part of the Domestika online course: Basket Weaving for Beginners: The Coiling Technique. Discover the meditative art of basket weaving and create colorful handmade baskets to brighten any home.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, I will talk to you about the coiling technique that you will use to weave your basket. And I'll also show you various examples from my favourite basketry books. Okay, let's talk about the coiling. There are several basketry techniques And the one that has really resonated with me since I was very little is coiling. Coiling is a technique that's practiced in Senegal, where I am originally from. And I've been surrounded by those baskets my entire life. So the basket I have in front of me is a typical coiled basket. So the way this basket is constructed, it's actually not from ...”
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Course summary for: Basket Weaving for Beginners: The Coiling Technique
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Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, Fashion Design, Fiber Arts, Textile Design
Tabara N'Diaye
A course by Tabara N'Diaye
Tabara N’Diaye is a creative designer, author, and founder of La Basketry. Tabara was born and raised in Paris but has been based in London for more than 10 years. Her family is originally from Thies in Senegal, which is a part of the country famous for its craftsmanship. As she spent more time reconnecting with her roots in Senegal, Tabara mastered the ancient craft of basket weaving.
After establishing a career as an event manager in her twenties, Tabara made it her mission to share the joys of Senegalese craftsmanship with the world. She founded La Basketry in 2017; a lifestyle brand and online boutique that sells handcrafted baskets and home accessories. The first La Basketry collection was stocked at, among other places, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. In 2019 Tabara also published Baskets; a guide to the art of basket weaving featuring 15 projects you can try at home.
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