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Tristan



Joined: 29 Dec 2004
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Location: North Gloucestershire
PostPosted: Mon Jan 31, 05 1:08 pm    Post subject: Basketry question Reply with quote
    

I've got an old Ali Baba type linen basket 'stitched' togeter with what looks like really thin strips of bamboo, about 6mm wide, which is wearing out in places. Does anyone know where to get this from and any tips on how it is threaded through the coils?

Hate to throw it out for the sake of a little repair

 
mochyn



Joined: 21 Dec 2004
Posts: 24585
Location: mid-Wales
PostPosted: Mon Jan 31, 05 2:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Tristan: It's probably ratan.You should be able to get it from craft shops, or via the net, but you could replace it with an interesting string or cord of some kind, and using a long upholstery needle. Get creative and colourful!

 
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