Weaving Books

Fibre Basketry - Homegrown and Handmade 
​by Helen Richardson,
First published in 1989
Available from Basketry SA

This book is like a bible for basketmakers.
Created as a resource for members of Basketry South Australia, this book has been reprinted numerous times and is a favourite with basketmakers across Australia.
The descriptions of plants are clear and detailed alongside botanical outline drawings.  The lists of plants are extensive with details of how to gather and dry them. Weaving methods are described and accompanied with beautiful step by step drawings. 
I've learnt such a lot from this book, thanks to the Basketmakers of South Australia

FINDING FORM WITH FIBRE
by Ruth Woods
​available from Raffia Connection

Thankyou Ruth for this magnificent contribution to Basketry in Australia.
It features inspiring Australian basketmakers, photographic tutorials on weaving methods and a plant guide with clear identification images.
​A valuable resource for any basketmaker.

AUSTRALIAN PLANTS AND FIBRES as used by First Nations People 
by Pat Dale,
​available directly from Pat [email protected]

An encyclopedic book documenting the author Pat Dales extensive gathering of knowledge on plants and their uses over her lifetime. The focus of this book being Pats interactions with first nations people, collecting anecdotes, making drawings and taking detailed notes on methods of plant preparation for weaving or other uses.
Please note this book does not include basketry making techniques but is a fantastic resource on Australian plant fibres.