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108-25Mussel Shell Basket Paula Savage

Artist: Paula Savage
Category: Weaving
Size / Medium:17 x 12cm – Raffia & Seagrass Chord
Title: Mussel Shell Basket

Mussel shells are not easily found, you would have to look for the dark purple corner part of shell sticking out. i like the purple colour.

 

Art Centre notes: 

The basket / bag is made of natural raffia / cotton / jute / sea chord / seeds / shells.

It is made using a traditional ‘one twist’ method. It has a thin / thick plaited strap. The strap is closed at the end. It has long tassels above.

The dyes are commercial and colour fast. 

Size of bowl:  17 x 12cm

Length of strap: 20cm

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