Appalachian White Oak Basketmaking: Handing Down The Basket

In an era when baskets served as basic containers for gathering, transporting, and storing goods, many settlers in the mountain region found white oak the best material for basketmaking. The three major types of white oak baskets—rib, rod, and split—are carefully delineated in this study. This volume details construction techniques for numerous variants, using copious illustrations and clear explanatory text.