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About Oak
White oak splints were used in Cherokee (Qualla) baskets, as the plaiting material.
These oak splints could be dyed red with blood root (Sanguinaria canadensis) or dark brown with black walnut (Juglans nigra).
These oak splints could be dyed red with blood root (Sanguinaria canadensis) or dark brown with black walnut (Juglans nigra).