National Basketry Organization, Inc.

The purpose of the National Basketry Organization is to promote the art, skill, heritage and education of traditional and contemporary basketry. To further our purpose NBO organizes conferences and exhibitions, publishes a high quality quarterly magazine and provides ways for members to connect with one another. NBO is a community of people who love basketry. Most of our members make baskets. For some it is a hobby; for others, a profession. Some make baskets based carefully and lovingly on historical traditions; other have taken basketry techniques and used them to make pieces that stretch the definition of “basket.” Our membership also includes enthusiasts, casual and serious collectors, gallery owners, and suppliers of basketry materials. NBO values the membership of all these different groups. Together they make up the vibrant world of American basketry today.