basketry

/ˈbæskɪtri/
noun
  1. The craft or art of making baskets by weaving together materials like reeds, willow, or straw.
    • The museum had an exhibit on traditional Native American basketry.
    • She learned basketry from her grandmother, who made beautiful baskets for the local market.
    • He took a class in basketry and now weaves his own laundry baskets.
  2. Baskets considered as a group or type of object.
    • The attic was full of old basketry that had been stored for decades.
    • The shop sells basketry from all over the world.
    • She collected antique basketry as a hobby.
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