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.
Publication Name: American Craft
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0194-8008
Year: 1998
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Mary Merkel-Hess: constructing form
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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.
Publication Name: American Craft
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0194-8008
Year: 1998
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