Fantastic Basket Exhibit

The Woven Stories basket exhibit at the Harbor History Museum is ending this coming weekend. I am sad to see it go. I get so excited standing in a room full of baskets, especially ones with such an interesting and diversified past. I wish the baskets could actually talk and tell the stories about the people that made them. All of the baskets were amazing, but the baleen baskets, woven hats (I had to explain to my husband that they weren't lampshades like he thought they were) and cedar bark baskets were my favorites. The miniature baskets were also impressive and a treat to see. It always amazes me how talented and resourceful the indigenous basket makers were.
The people who put this exhibit together did a wonderful job. The variety, quality and the way they presented the information was excellent. I liked all of the hands-on activities explaining the different basket materials and techniques used in making these beautiful baskets. They also did a great job of explaining the meaning of each basket, how much time goes into making a basket and the importance of carrying on this art for future generations.

P.S. Sorry for the bad photos...I forgot my good camera and took these with my cell phone camera. Also, thank you to the people who purchased my baskets. I hope that the baskets bring you many years of enjoyment. Enjoy!