Corn husks are the protective leaf the plant forms to cover growing corn. They have a distinctive texture. Widely available every fall harvest season, it is a favorite material for Northeastern Native art.

May 14, 2019 · WARM SPRINGS, Ore. — Sunlight streams through the window at Kelli Palmer's home in Warm Springs, Oregon. It's the perfect light for her delicate, exacting work: creating an intricate corn husk basket. In most traditional weaving, there …

Corn husks were made into baskets that could carry grains, ceremonial masks worn by medicine men and others, bags to carry clothes and even moccasins to protect one's feet. You can carry on that efficient practice by learning how to make your own corn husk basket.

How To make a Corn Husk Basket, learning the art of intuitive weaving, here is a tutorial on Basket weaving with corn husks, grown here on the farm.

The corn husk basket played a key role in people´s everyday lives. It was used to carry food to the fields and girls even used it as a school bag. Making a corn husk basket, however, requires a lot of patience, as well as diligence and accuracy.

My project today is to make a Native American Corn Husk Basket. I found this design on http://www.nativetech.org. Check my video out.------------------------...

Aug 3, 2022 · Start by reading this page to learn about traditional basket weaving, including Native American basket weaving, and then check out everything we’ve put together just for you. From beginner to intermediate weavers, there is sure to be something that you will all find interesting and helpful as you enjoy the ancient art.

Elizabeth James-Perry leads us through a workshop exploring sustainable art inspired by native corn husk weaving. James-Perry is an enrolled member of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay...

Soak cornhusks (that have been thoroughly dried beforehand) for 10 minutes in warm water. 1. Use the coarse, stiff outer husks for the spokes (warp); Use the tender, supple inner husks for the weavers (weft) of the basket. 2. For a small basket, use 8 corn husk leaves for the spokes .

Corn is a staple in Native gardens and is commonly used in Native art. Learn how to use dried corn husks in this fun art project! This activity has been created by artist Elizabeth James-Perry (Aquinnah Wampanoag) for the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.