Basket, Purse

Description: 

Plain open twining, with close twining on base, mostly S-twist, rightward work direction, outside work face. Juncus rush warp and weft. Long rectangular base, six rows, two of which are Z-twist. Two rows of three-strand twining at the turn-up. Wefts become warps on the sides. Six rows of mud-dyed spruce root. Six rows of open crossed warps. Horizontal rim and two single-braided handles.

Location Description: 

Western Oregon; Northwest Coast