That's the reason why I have so much respect for artisans.

GOD BLESS THIS MAN AND BRING ABUNDANCE TO HIS LIFE AND FAMILY. We need to appreciate our artists more.

Great edit choice to keep this long. Inspiring

I just spent 2 hours, mesmerized by a subject, that I knew nothing of; and I couldn't think of a better way to be entertained, as well as, educated. That was so captivating. Loved the filming close-ups, of the detailing that goes into this form of functional art. His devotion to his craft, is so deep, and apparent. You both have made a wonderful film. Thank you for that. I'd hope that more people, will share this gem.

@conpa18dany

Жыл бұрын

If someone told me I was going to watch a 2 hour video about baskets I'd tell them they are insane. Thats what Ive found out about most topics though, an expert on even the most mundane topics can draw you in and make it captivating with enough expertise and passion for the subject.

@darlenehutchison802

11 ай бұрын

12:54

When I saw this was nearly 2 hours, I thought I'd never watch it. But it was so captivating and interesting!! Thank you for showing us his craft and passion. He is truly an artist!

@FlockFingerLakes

3 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely welcome. Thanks for making the time to watch.

@ThePhoenixLair

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! This exactly lol

It’s amazing, at the same time is sad the way the world is changing. To many people a tree is a tree but to me a tree signified peace. When you see the wind blow through the tree and the tree dance for you like a ballerina. When the tree branches move and lets the sun peak through to warm you up and put a smile in your face. How beautiful is God and nature to take care of us.

@visnuexe

Жыл бұрын

This was awesome! I learned alot!

@jazzyjace1

Жыл бұрын

The trees are always praying

@rtsrt165

Жыл бұрын

please get help and stop using drugs, tree is just a bunch of molecules, there is nogod, you are a guy, and get a wife kid

@gnarliecharlie3015

7 ай бұрын

God is dead

@deborahgarcia7465

7 ай бұрын

Very interesting and so special to see how much you can learn from others and make it so beautiful and different things from natural things that we take for granted.how special things that we have in life and always know that make natural things either pass on or whatever way you use them,share your thoughts and knock knowledge with others that may benefit from what y you. You use them.

My aunt (now divorced from my uncle) used to make beautiful baskets. She was Native American. I admired her so much! I loved going to her house and seeing her shop. This video brings back so many lovely memories of her and her beautiful work. I still have one of her baskets. Haven't heard from her in many years and have no idea where she is, but her talent and kindness have stayed with me. 💕 Thank you for this video and the sweet memories.

I didn't mean to spend two hours today watching my talented cousin create baskets but I'm so glad I did! Making me homesick ♥ People always stop me at my farmers market here in Houston to ask where I get my baskets and I love to share his work. Thanks for making this amazing video! "Fruit basket" made me smile especially, as it's a tiny private joke of ours from childhood.

@tamarawalusko5886

Жыл бұрын

Where can I purchase one of your unique beautiful baskets.? I live in California. I was mesmerized watching this educational basket making video from beginning to end. I learned something beautiful today. You are a very detailed excellent teacher. I like details. Thank you so kindly for sharing, your time and talented skills . ❤

The depth of your humanity Summer, paired with the greatness of the soul of the basket-maker, it touches my heart despite my distance from you both. Your conversation with him is way more than just mere interview, its a conversation with the universe. I love this video so much!

@FlockFingerLakes

3 жыл бұрын

Very nice of you to say. We're very pleased that folks find interest in this and see the power of craft and community.

@AlbAy537

Ай бұрын

Same happened to me ❤❤❤❤❤

A whole movie, Summer! Thank you ❤

@FlockFingerLakes

3 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome. We appreciate you taking the time to watch.

I will never take a basket for granted ever again. Beautiful. I will see the beauty within them for evermore after this.

As a kid, where I lived we made baskets out of wild grapevines, etc. Not nearly as beautiful as this, maybe,but quite functional. This is inspiring.❤

I'll never look at a basket in quite the same way after this vlog. The artisan put so much care ❤ and love into his craft. I actually got emotional a few times. So beautiful thank you for sharing Summer and Sander too for his camera work you always seem to capture the detail and beauty of everything. The only downside was knowing the eventual loss of Ash trees. Hopefully they'll find some trees that maybe resistant to the pest. 🌳🙏🏻

@FlockFingerLakes

3 жыл бұрын

We're all hoping for resistance! Not all of our trees have been affected, so here's hoping.

@izabelazielak8963

2 жыл бұрын

@@FlockFingerLakes Trees grow up and can be used by man.The Nature keeps everything going and floating.What They are doing is impossible,silly,illogical.You can only use plastic or oakwood-PDF or ebonywood-PDF,because they are not making allergy shock in people who use them as furniture or eben baskets or container.They also ruin the vitamins in stored foods ###:- ()

Watching a 10,000 year old craft in real time makes one appreciate the value of the finished product. Wow.

What she said about hearing the music without knowing the notes resonates with me. I didn't have a clue how baskets were made before this (awesome) video. But like... I could probably do it, with trial and error and it won't nearly as good as his. But it makes sense, the handling and working the wood plus the steps of weaving. I might give this a try! All you guys's personalities make a really relaxing learning experience, thanks!

@FlockFingerLakes

3 жыл бұрын

Very pleased you enjoyed this. We wanted to make sure that the actual process was documented enough so that anyone can attempt to make a basket and keep the craft living on.

@izabelazielak8963

2 жыл бұрын

🙋🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

@reginaweiner3817

2 жыл бұрын

Take time and find a few books. Teach yourself to make baskets using a traditional design. If you can, take it to an experienced basket maker for advice. I started in 2017. Despite losing a lot of vision and other health problems, I can do this, and it's a true comfort.

I gasped so loud when he undid the basket! You guys make such great content! The minimal fwd of time during the making of the basket really made me appreciate the basket.

Every day you learn something new it amazing I will never si the baskets the same I can appreciate more the work of artisans 💪👏🏼👏🏼

Once you work with a material for a while, you come to realize, as Jamin has, that perfection is not nearly as interesting and characterful as some imperfection. The Japanese call this Wabi Sabi. And I love his commitment to keeping his love for making these alive. Kahlil Gibran said, "If you can't do your work with love, it's better to go to the marketplace and beg." Thanks for revealing the full extent of good craft.

I watched this episode with so much joy. I'm a jewelry maker and I work with silver wire using a lot of basketweaving techniques in my style. It's incredible how one medium can lend its ways to another. Seeing Jamin weaving his basket was pulling all the loving and familiar strings in my heart. I'm sending lots of love to all you, guys

This is an unbelievably beautiful video, thanks so much, Summer and Sander, for all your work creating this documentary.

@FlockFingerLakes

3 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome. We're thrilled you stuck with it to enjoy the craftmanship.

Wow! I never knew this was process from tree to basket ready material!

Bob Ross of basket weaving. ♥️

I always valued baskets, but after watching l value my ash baskets so much more! 💖🌞🌵😷

the video work is outstanding.

This episode captivated me. The workmanship and time to create such stunning baskets has given me a much better appreciation of the craft. Thank you.

@richardmcdonald7565

8 ай бұрын

Yes, these baskets are amazing .... and to me, works of art and heart. :-)

How generous of him to let you film his entire process. How wonderful of you to share it like an ethnographic project. It was absolutely beautiful - all of it!

I weep for the Ash and other trees fighting pestilence a various sorts. I love trees 💚I’m going to make some baskets! Thanks for this video👍

Beautiful

That was amazingly meditative.

Thank you for being able to watch his creation in real time. And thank you for telling the Ash tree story,, and I hope you get yourself a sketch journal soon.

What a treasure this man is, I've had it on all day, keep turning it back to re-watch and make sure I don't miss anything. What an Artisan. There was a time on our human journey that people like this were at the top of the hierarchy, back when we lived as real humans on a human journey. Such a tragedy to think we'll loose the Turtle Island heavy basket tree.

@kanonierable

9 ай бұрын

Quite the opposite, weaving baskets was a typical poor man's craft, something Gypsies would do. Actually when I was in Hungary 30 years ago, I saw Roma women selling baskets in every shape and size, beautifully made, my guess is that the craft still is alive, simply because these woven baskets are incredibly useful and they outlive containers made from plastic by decades. If they aren't abused too much, they hold up for a hundred years and more. Today the most common material to make baskets is willow. Sadly we also have a serious problem with the ash trees dying but here it is because of a fungus that was brought here from East Asia. It is a sad thing for it is such a usefull tree, its wood is made into handles for all kind of tools, for it is strong but not too heavy.

Working the weave using a "MOIST TOWEL" on top of the table helped me in keeping things malleable or flexible enough to help with the pulling

Have to appreciate Jamin's passion! His appreciation for the tree's that once lived, and to give them another way to live on through basket form it is so amazing. I have always wondered how the heck these baskets were made; now I know. I can attempt one myself. --Wished though that he would've offered her a chair...LOL 😂

I also loved to deconstruct baskets with my mind as a child. Until you actually set your hands to making one you don't fully appreciate the craftsmanship involved. He makes it look effortless ❤

Waking up to Summer’s voice and these relaxing videos…that’s how you start a morning folks 😂❤️

I was so amazed watching you make this basket. I had no idea that so much work went into a making a small basket like this. I have always loved baskets but I now have a new appreciation for them.

The Bob Ross of weaving :D loved it thanks.

Truly a beautiful art and process …. Meditative appreciation for Picnic basket, basket for picking apples, veggies ❤️

Didn't even know I needed this content! It's very captivating, now I want to make a basket too!

It’s always fascinating to watch the whole process.

What a beautiful skill. I will never look at a basket in the same way since I have seen this video. Your artistic talent should be shared. Beautiful work of excellence. I love antique baskets and it goes without saying they stand the test of time and usage. . Where I am from they used baskets for gathering potatoes. I was lucky enough to find a few old potato baskets in immaculate condition. They say a sign of a good potato basket is you can turn it over and stand on it without damaging it. I am absolutely amazed by the craftsmanship in your work. Wonderful you are passing on this skill to your children. I am going to look for some of those drying basket. What a wonderful way to dehydrate your food. Thank you for sharing. .You are a great teacher of the craft. You should make drying frames /stands to hold many of the drying baskets. I have seen some of these but I cannot seem to find where to p[urchase them.

I love baskets...and can appreciate the workmanship involved. Watching the process, from pounding on the log for strips, to the final product, was fascinating. Jamin Uticone's work is meticulous and very high quality. I'm very impressed with his young daughter's work. Her first basket, made at age 5, is amazing. A very talented family. I love these videos!

I never watch movies because I can't sit still long enough. This program had me glued to the seat and is the best "teaching" video on making baskets from pounding the ash log and making strips right through to the final lashing of the rim. The best !!

so cool to see a basket with such meaning come together. due to "EAB" i encourage literally every single ash sapling to grow, even if it's like a one-in-a-hundred chance to have one resist and live, i'd be ever greatful to have it. a whole cluster started dying several years ago, ironically though, it's been present for a while in the trees, but a couple of ash trees thrive even now as i look at them, the one in the big cluster is trying so hard to fill out this year already, as all the rest died previously. there's also a couple 50+ year old elms so there's some unique trees about. I'm just extremely passionate about doing my best to support the tree species that have suffered, like i even have four little american chestnut saplings.

@FlockFingerLakes

3 жыл бұрын

We too have ash in our forest and some that would typically be "taken out" of the forest are now left if they haven't been affected by EAB. Hoping, hoping hoping there is some resistance out there. We've personally noticed that the ash trees that are surrounded by other species have been salvaged thus far. The others that are out in the open-not the case. It's crazy to see all the "gaps" in the forest now. Chestnut like you mention, beech, hemlock, now ash.....Makes you wonder what will become of our forest biodiversity.

@mei-lingjhou4752

2 жыл бұрын

Artist really!

@rachelholdt6840

Жыл бұрын

We have a giant American elm that survived here in North Central Nebraska. It's so majestic. We have a couple ash trees that so far are doing OK, but time will tell. Makes me wonder if it's due to disruption of the land water cycles, poor nutrient cycling from undergrazing and overgrazing of silvopasture, as well as all the low levels of pesticides that are fairly well spread throughout the environment at this point, all combining to weaken the immune systems of all the trees.

Artists come in many forms! I love this basket form! Amazing work !

Ever since I was a kid, watching Mr Roger's, I've loved to see behind the scenes. This was especially important. I'm grateful to see that basket weaving is living on and not a completely lost art.

Watching again. Thank goodness that he found baskets fascinating and that he has the mind, strength and patience to create and teach. He is an architect of baskets.. how the light hits them... I prefer the standing together of stately small baskets to two skyscrapers. The peace remains within and beyond the construction phase. The kids are great too!

I went to college for an Occupational Therapy Assistant program and we learned like 30 different crafts, basket weaving being one of them and I really enjoyed it. We did leather working and crocheting as well which was also very rewarding but I think the baskets were my favorite. They are so beautiful and can be an heirloom that is handed down. The dyeing and the different shapes make so many different possibilities and each one is so unique! I really enjoyed watching the process of making the materials and now that I’m older and have my own homestead and freedom of how I spend my time I might have to make one again for my daughter and grandchildren from my own land and completely from beginning to end.❤

Excellent work, the man is an artist. Thank you for sharing, Summer, I loved it.

@FlockFingerLakes

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for tuning in and taking the time to enjoy.

Finger lakes region is great. Glad to see a channel dedicated to showing the culture of the area. Love this ash basket making.

I've been wanting to figure this out since I saw them in a museum as a child.... Awesome!

I find myself completely mesmerized by this man and his craft. So beautiful in every way. I wonder if he would say that it might be accurate to say that he, was created by the wood. Much the way the baskets, are created by him.

Absolutely brilliant, thank you so much for sharing such detail of basket weaving. I've always loved baskets since I was a young child, and still find myself checking them out at op shops and second hand markets. They just mesmerise me. You've got me inspired to find a class teaching this skill.

Just loved watching this entire video! Kudos to the camera work for sure!

I wish you would've pulled back more so I can see everything this artist is doing with his hands as he makes this basket instead of you being in his face too long with your camera. I'm fascinated watching him work as he creates his masterpiece. You are an amazing artistic gentleman, I would love to buy baskets from you.

What a splendid time spent with a craftsman with so much knowledge. Thank you.

I was surprised to see that the video was almost 2 hours long. But I realized along the way that this type of format feels more personal since it feels like I'm actually there, hearing and seeing everything and not much was cut in editing. Maybe it's not for evertbody. It's the type of episode you'd watch when you just want to relax.

I think I've come back to this video a few times - I love Jamin's skill, lifestyle and attitude to life - and his beard! Working with wood in this very artistic, therapeutic and skilful way is wonderful

I will never negotiate price with the seller …now on on any product which has been created manually… uff so much of sweat & hard work is involved… respect 🙏🙏

I wish there was a way to convey the tactile feeling of the wood through the camera. I imagine that sorting the layers by thickness must be super satisfying 😅

Yet another great video. Basket weaving is truly an art.

What an absolute viewing pleasure watching a real beautiful soul and master craft his baskets, the conversational interviewing style, the video work, the sound bites and finally rounding it off with the daughter showing real talent. All together magical weaving this memorable story.🙏

Found this by accident. I had wondered how these pretty bands were made, but never thought about making them. I knit, crochet and sew… and I have to say I’m thoroughly delighted to watch and learn from this tutorial. While I live in a tiny City unit, I doubt I will get into it… but I can watch your videos and learn and dream about my next move that will include a crafts room. 💞🥰

Wonderful episode. I made a basket years ago in summer camp. Not ash. Oak saplings are also used to weave baskets in the southern Appalachians. We need to teach these old ways to preserve.

This content is so rock'n'roll, in the softest hippie way possible.

I have so much respect for this man. So much blood and sweat to do a basket that will last a lifetime. Here in the Philippines basket are made out of many varities like bamboo, waterlily, jute, abaca, buri and rattan. But this method method is exceptional.

@FlockFingerLakes

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you can appreciate the analog with working with wood!

Excellent video!! I really enjoyed such a comprehensive dive into the world of basket-making!

@FlockFingerLakes

3 жыл бұрын

Most welcome!

I saw Jamin manhandling a vine at 4:50 and held my breath thinking it was poison ivy. But alas it was Virginia creeper. :-)

@FlockFingerLakes

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha. Virginia creeper always throws one off. Particularly when they're young!

@suburbanhomestead

3 жыл бұрын

@@FlockFingerLakes yes, finding older 5 lobed leaves is always a relief. Loved this video by the way.

After watching this and reading the comments from some really beautiful people, my faith in humanity has been restored. All the ugliness of the past five years had me so anxiety ridden and downhearted that it left me wondering if there was any hope for the future, this was like a breath of fresh air and a cleansing bath from a passing rain shower. Thank you so much, truly beautiful work from some really awesome people (in just the nick of time).

Two hours on Thanksgiving Day watching this amazing video of the detail and design of tiny basket. I appreciate this art more than ever. Thank you.

Absolutely amazing to see the behind the scenes and the process of basket weaving. It really does gove you more of an appreciation for finished baskets and you get inspired to look for all those weaver-specific markers. Superb video!

So much potential in all that ash in the workshop to clean up and sort through and split and size and weave with. That would feel so good! And what good filming, all the details. Good job.

Soil in a bag tied around a debarked branch - often used on those being pruned it creates roots in a matter of weeks and allows it to grow a whole new tree 🌳 and you could plant it away from the bugs 🐞 ❤Save the trees 🌲 😊 ❤in deed is ❤ indeed. ❤great video ❤

The whole crafting process is so inspiring and captivating. I watch through the whole thing without realizing the video is that long. It's always fascinating for me to watch the creative and crafting process of different mediums. As a designer I appreciate the process and bts stuff a lot since most of the people only care about the final products.

Loved watching this! This reminded how beautiful your location is, and what a true art form this is. I'm privileged to have a basket made by Jamin and I cherish it very much.

Great video. Thank you for sharing. I've always wanted to give these baskets a go. My friend Hoppy has one that he got from an old timer here in the Catskills. And a word of hope: while the ash are dying and the borers are spreading, take heart that the mighty ash will come back and the borer invasion will eventually be thwarted, though not in our short lifetime. Cheers.

Beautiful, now when I see baskets I will have so much more respect for them.

Our creator is amazing with his creation And he left it for us to enjoy it

I have looms and do weaving and often our guild will offer basket weaving classes. I would find it very theraputic. This video was a pleasure to watch.

Didn't know Burt's Bees makes baskets too. 💚

Freaking incredible. How'd I get sucked into watching a dude make a basket for two hours?! Now I wanna make baskets.

I was skeptical that I would see it to the end, but I did, w/o fast forwarding or skipping. You really are a captivating storyteller! Kudos to you and Sander(s?). I really hit the jackpot when YT recommended you some 2 years ago. Been hooked eversince. More power to you!

@FlockFingerLakes

3 жыл бұрын

So glad you stuck through it to the end. At the very least, you can appreciate the craft-and maybe you'll even be able to create a basket now! :)

honestly i put this on to fall asleep to but i was so interested in everything that i couldnt sleep during it, very fascinating!

I am the coach of a STEM club for my local HS and one of my favorite events to coach is Forestry. When my kiddos were learning about our native trees it was heartbreaking to realize how many of our native trees are getting destroyed by invasive insects or diseases. Being from southeast Michigan (we are ground zero), I have seen first hand the destructive nature of these beetles. The slow decline in our Ash tree population the last 20 years has been painful. All our gorgeous old Ash trees are gone. 😢

In awe. Thank you!

The best video I have ever seen on KZread

I started making antler baskets years ago the help me chill out...it works wonders. Basket making is my natural drug.

Really enjoyed watching this.. I’ll never look at a basket the same way.. such amazing craftsmanship!! ✨

Thank you for this great documentary! It touches so many sides of the changes happening on planet Earth. The work of artisans, the value of crafts, the woods, the ash trees (and the insects killing them), the climate, ...

It's great to watch a real master of his craft. Thank you. God bless

I’m so thankful he was willing so do this video, and grateful you guys did it. Mahalo. ❤

Love the sound hammering makes.... Beautiful tree.

so soothing to watch, thanks

There is so much value here! Watching this video has given me a new found appreciation of baskets and the skill/knowledge that goes into its creation 😍❤️

Soil in a bag tied around a debarked branch - often used on those being pruned it creates roots in a matter of weeks and allows it to grow a whole new tree 🌳 and you could plant it away from the bugs 🐞 Save the trees 🌲 😊 ❤in deed is ❤ indeed.

Amazing craftmanship. Thank you ALL so much for sharing your skill.

I’ve only woven with rattan so this really is interesting. Never thought of trimming the inner part of the split and I can tell how wonderful how easy that will make my weaving easier now. Thanks for this!!

Awesome episode! What a wholesome story!

Omg goshhhh Thank you guys for showing us this amazing journey of basket weaving!! Incredible!!🧺

This video is so beautifully done. A true treasure. Amazing job all three of you.