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Making Basket Workshop

Al Jasra Handicrafts Center organizes “Basket-Making” workshop. Indeed, basket weavers use palm leaves to make several items that can be found in Bahraini homes, such as dining mats, storage baskets, small dishes, hand fans and chicken coops.  It is one of the most widespread and famous handcrafts, and many still practice this traditional craft in several villages throughout the island, namely in the villages of Karbabad, Jasra, and Budaiya.

Workshop topics include:

1^st Week     :        Learning the basics of basket-making

2^nd Week    :        Finishing the twisting, twining, wicker and coiling processes of the model.  

3^rd Week     :        Finishing the twisting, twining, wicker and coiling processes of the model.

4^th Week     :        Finishing the Plaiting, Twining, Wicker and Coiling processes of
                             the stereotype

Workshop Outcomes:

Making a dish

Age: 18 and above.

Language:  English & Arabic

• Workshop fees (including all tools)