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Lynda, is there a particular kind of iris you use for this?
I only have the big, tall, bearded types..purple and yellow varieties.


All this time, and I never knew you made baskets...learn something knew 
everyday about people here!

Bev

Lynda wrote:
> I just learned from the elders.  I don't know if there are any websites.  We 
> use both the root and the leaves.
>
> There are a couple of ways to use iris leaves.  One method, you spritz the 
> leaves and put them between a couple of damp towels (makes them easier to 
> work with, more pliable) and you do a basket weave.  Second method is the 
> one I use.  I soak the leaves, again to make them more pliable, and then 
> pull them apart.  They come off as "strings."  For the roots, generally, 
> folks dry them somewhat and then pound them.  I use a rolling pin <g> 
> Again, you get long thread like thingies.  The roots pick up dye real well 
> and I use them for designs in the baskets.
>
> Lynda
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "clhw" <clhw AT InfoAve.Net>
>
>
> > Lynda -- please explain how they are used.
> > Is there a web site for this?
> > Thanks!
> > Lynn
>
>
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