Basket weaving is an important part of Cherokee culture since before European contact. In fact, fragments of Cherokee rivercane woven baskets have been found dating to the 1400s and 1500s and some scholars believe Cherokee basketry may have begun as early as AD 600. Learn the Cherokee word for “basket” in this week’s Cherokee Word of the Week! | Visit Cherokee Nation

TAHLEQUAH – In this “How To” video, we learn how to make a Cherokee double-wall basket with Cherokee National Treasure Mike Dart. To make your Cherokee double-wall basket you will need the following: commercial reed size 1, awl (or flat head screwdriver), elastic cord (or cut a hair band), scissors comfortable for your hands and a tube or bowl large enough for water to wet the reed. | Cherokee Phoenix