Plaited juice cartons (HC681)

Catalogue Record

Collection

Maker

Lois Walpole

Title

Plaited juice cartons

Materials and techniques

Juice cartons and wire
Plaiting

Dimensions

length:  29.4cm
width:  30.4cm
depth:  3.1cm

Object number

HC681

Category

Maker's statement

The juice cartons are cut spirally to create long strips. This is a four strand plait similar to those that used to be used for straw hat making. The wire is threaded through to hold everything together.