This is a beautiful basket, the foundation of which is a simple oval basket made with the traditional diagonal plaiting, double-woven technique.The challenge is the rim stitched with spruce root that is peeled and sized by hand.Careful stitching results in an elegant basket.Special tools:Radio Shack 1 1/8” smooth clips (270-0373) and four 2-inch pony clamps (not clothespins).