Most basket weaves are created on two axes but the triaxial method --
also known as mad weaving -- is formed on three axes for a strong and
distinctive fabric that lends itself well to color patterns. Mad weaving
has been practiced around the world for generations, from Asia to South
America, but there are only a handful of instructional books on the
subject. This detailed, easy-to-follow guide reintroduces the
traditional craft to modern hand weavers with instructions for many
different basket patterns.
Author Shereen LaPlantz, an accomplished weaver and instructor,
experimented for several years before developing a streamlined approach
to making mad weave baskets. She begins with the basics, advancing to
examples of color patterns, shaping, double weave, and surface
embellishments, and she concludes with tips for finishing touches, from
handles and lids to feet and reinforcements. Every step is accompanied
by a clear diagram. Readers will delight in this guide's tremendous
variety of patterns and find inspiration in its helpful suggestions and
examples.