Mostly done by the Apache, Hopi, Pima, and Papago peoples. Patterns are typically woven, not painted, and are both geometric and pictorial. By the very nature of basketry, curved lines are difficult to weave — leading to zigzag, stepped-band, and other such designs. These pieces originated as functional objects that were attractive to outsiders, leading to a market demand.
West coast Indian tribes developed basketry into a great art form. In particular, the Pomo people were known for their baskets of different sizes, techniques, and designs. Woven of grasses, roots, and bark, these baskets were used for storage, carrying, and even cooking.