4. TRIPLE WEAVE AND SHAPY BASKET
Triple weave is 3 over and 3 under. A similar pattern can be made by starting with twelve strands and then going over 3 and under 3 [except near the centre line where the "mata" • "dot" has to be inserted ]. Note the centre line where there is a triple, double and single weave pattern".
5. SHAPY SQUARE HIGH BASKET
This basket looks like a vase and is a combination of triple, single and double weave. The base is of triple weave i.e. three over and three under . Refer to diagram above to start .You have to end the base in multiples of 3 ie 12, 24 or 36. Tie the base with a thick raffia string so that it does not enlarge. Then weave two rows up and continue with loose single weave so that there is a bulge. Weave 5 — 8 rows, you can put in three horizontal stripes to enlarge the bulge further. Use a raffia string to tie round it to make it small.
Tighten by weaving double, move raffia string & further tighten to get a slim neck. Double weave 5 or 6 rows & end. Weave down 2 rows & turn upwards again at 2nd row to form a thick collar. A collar looks like a firm extra piece. You can use single weave and interweave 3 rows on one side and 5 rows on the other. For double weave collar, end, double weave free of the neck and then interweave into neck and up again.
Two color shapy basket with a clear bulge and the bottom of a three color double weave basket with stand.
A shorter big shapy basket with 3 colors.
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