Leon Niehues: weave master
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Forty-seven-year-old artisan Leon Niehues has received worldwide renown for his special baskets which feature intricate designs and functionality. Niehues, who uses only white oak, coralberry and waxed linen as materials, has exhibited his works all over the US.
Publisher: American Craft Council
Publication Name: American Craft
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0194-8008
Year: 1998
Basket making, Basketwork, Niehues, Leon
Publication Name: American Craft
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0194-8008
Year: 1998
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Mary Merkel-Hess: constructing form
Article Abstract:
Minimalist basket maker Mary Merkel-Hess is renowned for the use of unique materials in her works which highlight color, form, and texture. Merkel-Hess prefers unconventional materials for her papier-mache pieces such as abaca, flax, and gampi paper.
Publisher: American Craft Council
Publication Name: American Craft
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0194-8008
Year: 1998
Minimal art, Papier-mache, Paper mache, Merkel-Hess, Mary
Publication Name: American Craft
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0194-8008
Year: 1998
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Subjects list: Methods, Works, Basket makers
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