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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Bark Weaving

"Approaching a tree we approach a sacred being who can teach us about love and about endless giving. She is one of millions of beings who provide our air, our homes, our fuel, our books. Working with the spirit of the tree can bring us renewed energy, powerful inspiration, deep communion."

The weaving of bark produces beautiful and useful items.


Banana bark weaving in Rwanda

Botswana weaver, Mosadiwatshipi Modimbura
Roots, reeds and tree bark all combine into a piece 
which can take upwards to one year to complete.

 A combination of cedar and cherry barks.

 Haida Nation

Cedar weaving in coastal British Columbia

Skip ahead to 1:18 to see an incredible cedar bark cape, bustier and hat
modelled by weaver Victoria Moody! 


A reminder that if you haven't yet entered that winning line in January's caption contest... the end of the month is rapidly approaching. As well, I very recently updated all my pages, check them out when you have a chance :)
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11 comments:

  1. Sulky KittenJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:53 AM

    Once again, Jane - fascinating. Victoria Moody's work is amazing!

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  2. Plowing Through LifeJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:39 AM

    How beautiful! I love that cape. I imagine it takes a lot of time and patience to produce these gorgeous results. (As you can see, I still can't get my blogging profile loaded on the comments, but at least I'm able to comment. This will do for now.)

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  3. VictoriaJanuary 25, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    Gorgeous and beautiful post! Nature is so sacred..Trees are magical! And wonderful work ...lovely vids!
    Victoria

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  4. Debra She Who SeeksJanuary 25, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    There is nothing more beautiful than African baskets.

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  5. The Dancing CroneJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    Thanks jane, I'm going to check out the www.sasquatchcrossing.ca wwebsite - just in case I ever get back to the west coast. Loved seeing the work these womwn do.

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  6. LoreneJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    This is really, really interesting. I have looked at each clip, its fascinating to hear about these ancient crafts and that they are being brought forward and people are doing them now days.

    Shawn Atleo was wearing a bark robe and hat at the First Nations meetings with Stephen Harper in Ottawa just this week. I saw it on a news clip last evening.

    Keep posting these clips, they are fun and educational.

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  7. Dianne SSJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    I love that chair!! Beautiful work, from all cultures.

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  8. https://booksthoughtsadventures.comJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    So beautiful...really truly...

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  9. WebDebrisJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    Wow. One year to complete. That would take some serious dedication.

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  10. LaeliJanuary 26, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    Wow!

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  11. Scrappy AngelJanuary 26, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    Unbelievable. So much beauty in all of it! The chair is especially nice.

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