I had learned this way of making baskets in school, I believe it was in elementary, except we used paper which was supposed to represent bark. Unfortunately, the school system doesn’t teach this any longer, which I think is a shame bc the longer we are away from the old ways the more we tend to forget. I was reminded by watching your video. Will try to teach the concept to my children so that they will know. Tfs. Take care, Nikki.

Thanks for sharing, I am collecting Japanese flower baskets. Have you tried the Sakura cherry blossom tree?

Lovely!

Why would you use sumac, its called poison sumac in maine. It makes you itchy and give a rash.

I think I'll try that with eucalyptus. I've got plenty of that around me. Brilliant.

It is beautiful. I'd like to try that sometime.

What a pleasure to watch

Very instructive video. What type of wood are you using in the demonstration?

I'm rusty as hell fixed a old chair turned out okay but half is weaved other half ain't first one since I've been four years old

@no name They are two different plants/species.

Sumac trees are Rhus coriaria and have red drupes.
Poison sumac is Toxicodendron vernix (formerly Rhus vernix) and has white drupes. You're right, it's best to stay away from that one.