Wire basket

Wire basket

Producer
Smržík Štefan
Author of design
Menkynová Janka
SKU
22587488
Techniques
knitting
Material
metal
Craft
metal craft, wirecraft
Dimensions
height = 5.0 cm; diameter = 39.0 cm
About product

Wire basket. The frame is created from three wires in the center connected by a small plate. The weave is created using the linear wrapping technique. The surface is treated by heating the product and then coating it with oil, creating a black film on the wire.

Author
Smržík Štefan
Author
Menkynová Janka
Smržík Štefan
Smržík Štefan
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A trained locksmith, he draws on the tradition of two distinct crafts – blacksmithing and wirework. Through his artistic and craft activities, he achieved a unique fusion of both production techniques. Introduced to working with wire by...
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Menkynová Janka
Menkynová Janka
Janka Menkynová worked at the Center of Folk Art Production in Bratislava as an artist, manager, curator, and exhibition organizer for 42 years. Throughout her long career, she delved into a wide range of material groups and created numerous...
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