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Table of Contents The centre, which forms the bottom of the basket is the starting-point, and it is such an important part to master that we will make at least two centres in the form of mats before beginning a basket. Mat with Open Border No. I Materials: 4 12-inch spokes of No. 4 rattan, 1 7-inch spoke of No 4 rattan, 1 weaver of No. 2 rattan. The four spokes, arranged in pairs, are crossed in the centre, the vertical ones being uppermost or nearest the person weaving; and between the upper halves of these vertical spokes the half spoke seven inches long is placed. These are held in position by the left hand, which is, as always, the one that holds while the right is the weaving hand. An end of the weaver previously unwound is placed along the horizontal spoke back of the vertical ones with |
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