{"product_id":"hopi-wicker-basket","title":"Hopi Wicker Tray Basket","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e1.5\" H x 12.375\" D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eHand Woven Wicker in Vibrant Dyed Turtle Design in Red, Yellow, Black, Green and White Colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eHopi wicker baskets, known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eyungyapu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e in the Hopi language, are a cherished tradition among the Hopi people of northeastern Arizona. Primarily crafted by women from the villages on Third Mesa (such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eOraibi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e, Hotevilla, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eBacavi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eMoencopi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e), these baskets represent a profound blend of artistry, cultural symbolism, and practical utility. They have been woven for generations and continue to play vital roles in Hopi ceremonies, daily life, and community exchanges. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eHopi wicker baskets are made using a twined weaving method, where flexible spokes (warp) of scrub sumac (Rhus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003etrilobata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e) are interlaced with weft strands of rabbit brush (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eChrysothamnus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003enauseosus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e) or other natural fibers. The natural tan or light background of the sumac provides a canvas for vibrant designs dyed in red, yellow, black, and sometimes green using both traditional plant-based dyes and modern aniline dyes. This technique creates an open, textured weave that is lighter and more breathable than coiled styles, often resulting in plaques (shallow baskets) or deeper trays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46049923760293,"sku":"241206-04","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/241206-04_1.jpg?v=1762551106","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/hopi-wicker-basket","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}