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Twined Basketry
by Julia Marden, Aquinnah Wampanoag |
Twined basketry was once widely
praticed throughout the northeast, but since the 19th century declined due to the
widespread adoption of woodsplint basketry. Twining is known from only a small sampling of
surviving baskets and archaeological fragments. The traditional materials used included
corn husks, grasses, rushes, bark fibers, and cordage made from native plants such as
milkweed, dogbane (Indian hemp), and false nettle.
Twining has seen a limited revival amongst the Wampanoag and
Naraagansett Most of those who create twined bags and baskets use commercial
fibers such as hemp, jute, linen, and cotton. Occasionally traditional fibers are
used.
Julia Marden is one of the more talented artists. She uses designs
derived from northeast woodland cultures. Her work is noted for the particularly tight
quality of the twining. In addition to twined basketry she also twines sashes and garters
for ceremonial dress.
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#2MNP
Men's Neck Pouch
False embroidered, twine woven,porcupine quills, hemp warps, linen wefts, ornamented with
brass cones and dyed deer hair. Original design. |
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#3WPB
Woman's Personal Bag
Ornamental,false embroidered, linen cord with procupine quill.
Colors:Red, Black,Yellow and White |
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#4MFSB
Medium Food Storage Bag
Bottle neck, open top, draw string, hemp, dyed cordage.
Colors: Earth red and neutral |
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#5LPB
Large Personal Bag
Open top, hemp, dyed cordage.
Colors: Brown, Yellow and Red/Orange |
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#6FSB
Food Storage Bag
Open top, draw string, cotton cordage weave, dyed cordage design.
(On display at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum) |
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#7FSB
Food Storage Bag
Open top, draw string, cotton cordage weave, dyed cordage design.
(On display at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum) |
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#8FSB
Food Storage Bag
Open top, draw string, cotton cordage weave, dyed cordage design.
(On display at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum) |
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#9FSB
Food Storage Bag
Open top, draw string, cotton cordage weave, dyed cordage design.
(On display at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum) |
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#10FSB
Food Storage Bag
Open top, draw string, cotton cordage weave, dyed cordage design.
(On display at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum) |
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#11FSB
Food Storage Bag
Open top, draw string, cotton cordage weave, dyed cordage design.
Part of a Personal Collection |
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#12MTB
Miniature Twine Bag
Open top, heavy weight embroidery floss. All miniature bag styles available in two color
combinations only.
$150.00 each |
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#13BNB
Bottle Neck Bag
Round, cotton weave, dyed cordage.
Available for sale thru the artist directly. |
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#14BNB
Bottle Neck Bag
Round, cotton weave, dyed cordage.
Available for sale thru the artist directly. |
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#15BNB
Bottle Neck Bag
Round, cotton weave, dyed cordage.
Available for sale thru the artist directly. |
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#16BNB
Bottle Neck Bag
Round, cotton weave, dyed cordage.
Available for sale thru the artist directly. |
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Julia Marden |
For all inquiries and special requests, please contact the
artist:
Julia Marden
Address: 28 Wheelhouse Circle, Hatchville, Ma 02536
Telephone Number: 508-564-4926 |
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