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Basket weaving, one of humanity';s oldest cultural activities, is being rediscovered by more and more people as a creative hobby and private handicraft. This books how you can create beautiful baskets, with plenty of inspiration for creative working and weaving ideas. The basket weaving experts Martina Fuchs and Rena Gerullis present the most beautiful classic baskets, and describe everything from growing the willows to surface treatments of the end products. Additionally, historian Dr. Bernd Holtwick gives an insight into the fascinating history of basket weaving.