Straight and flat weaving was used to make work-pieces for straw hats, baskets, boxes and cases. Three-dimensional weaving used basically used to weave decorative items.

The Belarusian practice of straw weaving emphasizes the spiritual value and symbolism of both material and product. Staw is woven to produce a variety of objects such as boxes and baskets, headgear, ...

Adina Penn gripped the handle of a folding knife as she trimmed excess straw from a hat she was almost finished weaving. It ...