Yarn Coil Vessels/Baskets
Created and Presented by Ms. Steinmetz
Native American Indians • Original purpose of these
coiled circular baskets were to hold leaves and berries.
• Hung from a trumpline around the person’s head or chest to leave the person’s hands free for picking berries.
• Geometric, animal, figure patterns
Styles and Variations
• Diameter• Color • Height
• Lids• Handles• Embellishments
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Determining the width of your base
The Materials • Jute Cord• Yarn or found
strips (shoe laces, ripped rags, ripped clothing, raffia)
• Plastic sewing needle
The Technique
• Wrap• Curl• Figure ‘8’ Stitch• Create the spiral base• Start your increases (walls)• Color Scheme