Field notes
Observations of shape, material, light and the spaces between them.
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All notesDense and Open Weaves
The spacing between fibers changes both the appearance and apparent weight of a basket. Open lattice allows background color and light to pass through, giving large carriers a lighter visual presence.
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A basket’s rim does more than finish its edge. Visually, it establishes scale, direction, and the boundary between container and contents.
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