"Semiliquid" Quotes from Famous Books
... surface effect is that most frequently seen in the basketry of our western tribes, as it results from the great degree of compactness necessary in vessels intended to contain liquids, semiliquid foods, or pulverized substances. The general surface effect given by closely woven work is illustrated in Fig. 294, which represents a large wicker carrying basket obtained from the Moki Indians. In this instance ... — A Study Of The Textile Art In Its Relation To The Development Of Form And Ornament • William H. Holmes |