Portfolio – Ply-Split Baskets
Ply-splitting is traditionally found in the Thar Desert region of northwest India and Pakistan. There it is used to create girths, straps, and carrying bags for camels. Instead of elements moving over and under each other, in ply-splitting, four-ply cords move through each other. A cord is split such that two plies are above a tool (gripfid) and two plies are below. Another cord is then pulled through the opening. Several cords can be split in succession with one cord pulled through all the openings. It is a very time intensive process. Resulting pieces are dense, very durable, and lend themselves to sculptural effects.
PARACAS FAMILY
largest 7.25” H x 5.5” D; tallest 9.5” H x 4.75” D
Artist-made 4-ply linen cords
$2400
Images ©Barbara J. Walker
GRISAILLE + RED
6.25″ H x 4″ D
Artist-made 4-ply linen, cotton, and viscose cords
$400
Images ©Barbara J. Walker
FIRE & ICE
5.25” H x 4.25” D
Artist-made 4-ply cotton cords
Sold
Images ©Barbara J. Walker
SPOKES
5.75” H x 3.5” D
$400
Artist-made 4-ply cotton cords
Images ©Barbara J. Walker
ADVANCEMENT
9.5” H x 6” W
Artist-made 4-ply linen cords
$700
Images ©Barbara J. Walker
STAGGERED
2” H x 8” L X 6.75” W
Artist-made 4-ply linen cords
$800
Images ©Barbara J. Walker
LODGEPOLE CYCLE: FIRE, GERMINATION, SEEDLINGS, MATURITY
6.25” H x 7.25” W
Artist-made 4-ply linen, cotton, and rayon cords
$1100
Images ©Barbara J. Walker
LANTERNA
7” H x 6” D
Artist-made 4-ply linen cords
$1200
Images ©Kelly J. James
