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Fig. 4Method of splitting. |
The basket is begun by weaving a few pieces for the bottom
as shown in fig. 5; the bottom being usually hollowed
inwards, it is necessary to bend the strips at first downwards,
and then upwards, to get the desired hollow-shaped bottom,
as seen in fig. 6.
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Fig. 5Bottom started. |
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Fig. 6The strips bent. |
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