Kimberly 'Billierose' Stevenot is a Northern Sierran Mewuk basket weaver, and artist. Billie is the fifth generation of documented basket weavers from her family. She is a founding board member of the California Indian Basket Weavers Association, an organization dedicated to preserve, promote and perpetuate California Indian basket weaving. Billie spoke about basket weaving techniques and materials used by the Mewuk as well as issues that concern California Indian basket weavers and the environment.
Below are a few photos from the event!
Click on any photo to see larger version.
|
|
|