Basket Weaving

What type of material does the artist use for her baskets?

• Bamboo

• Willow

• Yucca

• Reeds

The yucca plant can be used for weaving. What else did the Hopi use yucca for?

• Food source

• Skin moisturizer

• Perfume

• Shampoo

Why are less people making baskets by hand?

Why do weavers wet their baskets as they are working?

• To make the material more flexible. 

• To clear away dust.

• To make the material less irritating on the skin.

• To wash away any dye or excess color.

Why do the Hopi believe you shouldn't weave while you are mad?

• Because you won't enjoy weaving as much.

• Because you will make more mistakes.

• Because that negative energy will be given away with the basket.

• Because you will develop a bad reputation.

What does the artist say is the meaning of her art? What does her weaving say?

Why do you cut the yucca above the root when gathering?

• So that the plant can grow back.

• Because that is where the best part of the plant for weaving is located.

• To avoid thorns.

• Because we should not take more than we give Mother Earth.