Today we traveled to the world famous Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University. In an effort to understand the traditional uses of agricultural byproducts in the craft culture of Central American we studied the museums extensive collection of baskets, mats and other objects made in the region. Materials ranged to banana leaves to native reeds and were fabricated using a variety of weaving and knotting techniques. It is unlikely we will be making anything that resembles these ancient artifacts but it is fascinating to know the tradition and inspiring to see the creative construction potential of these materials.
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