basketry

[ bas-ki-tree, bah-ski- ]

noun

1. baskets collectively; basketwork.
2. the art or process of making baskets.

basketry

/ ˈbɑːskɪtrɪ /

noun

1. the art or practice of making baskets
2. baskets collectively

Word History and Origins

Origin of basketry¹

First recorded in 1850–55; basket + -ry

Example Sentences

The culture had rich traditions of storytelling, basketry, embroidery and jewelry-making, but many initially had difficulty adjusting to Western life due to cultural and language differences as well as a lack of formal education.

From Seattle Times

"Maybe for textile work, leather work or basketry - they're pulling something through their front teeth."

From BBC

A long and unfruitful detour into basketry unfolds.

From Los Angeles Times

The knotted loops of wire in Ruth Asawa’s suspended sculptures come from her deep understanding of Mexican baskets, while those in Martin Puryear’s billowing 1984 wall sculpture “Greed’s Trophy” derive from African basketry.

From Los Angeles Times

But while looking through all the other basketry included — some of it quite engaging on its own terms, some not — I found myself getting increasingly annoyed with the exhibition.

From Los Angeles Times