basketry

noun

bas·​ket·​ry ˈba-ski-trē 

plural basketries

1

: basketwork

2

: the art or craft of making baskets or objects woven like baskets

Examples of basketry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

From patterns in basketry to painting, sculpture and even cave drawings, Indigenous peoples with no written language nevertheless contrive to preserve histories and cultures. —Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024

That left little time for art like basketry or making personal adornment. —Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 24 Nov. 2024

For those with a penchant for functional art, the craft of basketry awaits under the guidance of skilled artisans. —Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024

In addition to the wood carving, the nine-day festival included cultural presentations such as finger weaving, bead art and basketry, as well as live music. —Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 22 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

basketry

noun

bas·​ket·​ry ˈbas-kə-trē 

1

: the art or craft of making objects (as baskets) by weaving or braiding long slender pieces

2

: objects produced by basketry