Not knowing exactly what size or type of sticks, willow (pâarak)
or hazel (sárip), I would need
to start my cap, I loaded my car with way more weaving materials than necessary
to make the drive down the Klamath River to meet my teacher. First order of business was to identify size
of stick in diameter for the cap. Next to sort the sticks so I have all
identically sized sticks. I will need
hundreds of the same size stick to complete my cap. If the sticks are not exactly the same diameter, a lumpy bumpy
basket will be the end result. The
foundation and consistency of materials is of utmost importance. I chose willow sticks for this cap, as
generally willow is straighter. My root
for binding or twining the sticks together is spruce. Willow root could also be used, but I have more spruce than willow
root at the present time. We also spent
time looking at pictures of old caps and discussing ideas for the design I will
weave on my cap. I have some great ideas brewing.
Finally, we talked about how to size a cap to fit the person the cap is being made for.
Next week we plan to gather black fern (also called five-finger fern). The Karuk word for black fern is ikritápkir.
The following pictures are of the start of my cap.
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