Baskets by Tabara N’Diaye Book

by Tabara N’Diaye, La Basketry

A beautifully illustrated guide to the craft of basketry.

In Baskets, Tabara N’Diaye explores the history and techniques of basket-weaving, drawing on her Senegalese heritage. Through clear instructions and inspiring imagery, this book makes the art of basketry accessible to all skill levels.

The 15 projects include:

• Stylish laundry baskets
  

• A woven lampshade
  

• Rope bags
  

• A picnic basket
  

• Lidded storage baskets
  

• Patterned tableware
  
  

With insights into materials such as grasses, rope, twine, and cane, Baskets is both a practical guide and a celebration of an enduring craft.

• Published by Quadrille Publishing
  

• 144 pages
  

• Dimensions: 25 × 20 × 1 cm
  
  

Weight: 600g

About the author:

My work is inspired by my Senegalese roots, where basket-weaving is a craft passed down through generations of women in rural villages.

As part of the Voices of Resistance exhibition, I had the opportunity to collaborate with a community group on a series of workshops, creating baskets inspired by the traditional designs once used by coal workers in St. Thomas during that era.