Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Gallery

Represented in this exhibit is a sampling of the basketweaving traditions of these regions. The design of the exhibition is meant to emphasize these baskets as works of art, but also as insights into the lifeways of the native people who made them. From a native perspective, the process of making a basket is as important as the final product. Starting with the respectful collection of plant materials, the preparation of those materials, and continuing with the weaving itself, the weaver thoughtfully attends to each stage of the process and develops a vast store of knowledge.