Classification 8 - Basketry
Traditional: The intent is to recognize those artists that work with traditional materials, forms, designs and techniques
Contemporary: the intent is to encourage the use of innovative materials and techniques.
Judges will evaluate all materials and design elements
ALLOWED
Materials
1. Materials derived from plants
2. Natural Dyes
ALLOWED WITH DISCLOSURE
Materials
1. Purchased plant fiber materials must still be processed by the artist
2. Plant materials outside of tribal traditions.
3. Unconventional plant, animal, and commercial materials are allowed but must be identified.
i.e. horsehair, yarn, threads, metal, wire,
4. Commercial dyes
5. Decorative components made by others
NOT ALLOWED
Commercially made baskets
Note: Ribbon entries must not be sold or promised at the time of Judging.
Contemporary: the intent is to encourage the use of innovative materials and techniques.
Judges will evaluate all materials and design elements
ALLOWED
Materials
1. Materials derived from plants
- Must be within the tribal traditions of the artist
- Must be processed by the artist
2. Natural Dyes
ALLOWED WITH DISCLOSURE
Materials
1. Purchased plant fiber materials must still be processed by the artist
2. Plant materials outside of tribal traditions.
3. Unconventional plant, animal, and commercial materials are allowed but must be identified.
i.e. horsehair, yarn, threads, metal, wire,
4. Commercial dyes
5. Decorative components made by others
NOT ALLOWED
Commercially made baskets
Note: Ribbon entries must not be sold or promised at the time of Judging.