Name/Title
Straw BasketEntry/Object ID
2011.9.1Description
Large, tan woven straw basket.Context
The basket was made by Mrs. Barbro Svensson for Halmens Hus in Bengtsfors, Sweden. Svensson is a third-generation straw craftswoman from Flatan in Ärtemark, Dalsland. The straw that's used for the basket is made from an older type of rye that's made to grow on burnt soil and that's produced today by very few farmers, mainly for straw-craft.Acquisition
Accession
2011.9Source or Donor
Dalsland Association of ArtAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Dalsland Association of ArtMade/Created
Place
Country
SwedenRegion
Northern EuropeContinent
EuropeLexicon
LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Basket making, Straw industry, Baskets, RyeSearch Terms
Straw workDimensions
Height
16-1/4 inWidth
15 inDepth
4-1/2 inReproductions
Notes
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