Renee Baumann
Cattail Sun Hat, 2025
Cattail Leaves 16" x16"X6"
My variation on the traditional rush hat, woven with cattail leaves (a regionally abundant resource) with some contemporary and western style adaptations.
Renee Baumann
Willow Barette, 2025
Willow, Cherry 4" x 2.5"x.5"
Carrick Bend Willow Barrette Made from Willow and Carved Cherry. I developed this design and technique to work with very fine willow, utilizing groups of interlocking loops. The elasticity of the willow provides enough spring to function as a barette without the need for any hardware.
Renee Baumann
Tilia Light, 2026
Retted Basswood Fiber, Light Fixture 15"X 24" X15'
This random-weave light fixture highlights the properties of basswood fiber, nodding to its traditional use in cordage as well as it's translucent qualities in thin sheets.
