Fabric coiled basket, Stella MacDougall, 36x20cm, fabric and jute rope, 2021.

Fabric coiled basket, base detail, Stella MacDougall, 36x20cm, fabric and jute rope, 2021.

Fabric coiled basket, detail, Stella MacDougall, fabric and jute rope, 2021.

Making this basket was a good exercise the coiled basketry technique. Going forwards I intend to explore other methods of basketry and use this new found technique to be more ambitious with sculptural shapes, incorporating other materials and techniques, and explore other concepts referencing sustainability.