Basketmaker

Marked by the introduction of pottery and the move into "pithouse" dwellings. They also began building Great Kivas for community ceremonies. 2. Contemporary Basket Weavers

Today, a is an artist or craftsman who continues the ancient art of interweaving materials like willow, ash, or sweetgrass. The Venerable Craft of Basketmaking - Colonial Williamsburg basketmaker

Known for being pre-pottery farmers who grew maize and squash but relied heavily on woven bags, sandals, and baskets for storage and cooking. Marked by the introduction of pottery and the

In archaeology, the "Basketmaker" periods refer to the early stages of Ancestral Puebloan culture (formerly called Anasazi) in the Four Corners region of the U.S.. They are named for the exceptional quality and abundance of their woven materials found in dry caves. basketmaker