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Ruth Castle (New Zealand), woven objects

Ruth Castle was born in Christchurch, New Zealand, in 1928 and studied art at Canterbury University College. After graduating, she worked as a teacher and a textile designer. In 1967, she travelled to Asia to study traditional weaving techniques. This trip had a profound impact on her work and she began to experiment with new materials and techniques.

In the 1970s, Castle began to exhibit her work in galleries and museums around New Zealand. She was awarded a number of grants and fellowships, which allowed her to travel and study further. In 1981, she was awarded a QEII Arts Council grant to travel to California and Mexico to study Native American weaving techniques. Castle's work is characterized by its use of natural materials, such as rattan, flax, and wool. She often used these materials in unexpected ways, creating intricate and delicate patterns. Her work is also known for its more... bold colors and geometric designs.

Castle's work has been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in galleries and museums around New Zealand, Australia, and the United States. She is represented in the collections of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o T?maki, and the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu.

Castle was a highly influential figure in the New Zealand textile art community. She was a mentor to many young artists and her work continues to inspire and challenge contemporary textile artists.

Ruth Castle died in 2016 less...

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Ruth Castle, Hanging coiled basket, woven rattan interlaced…
Coiled Rattan Hanging Basket from Swier Collection

Ruth Castle, Hanging coiled basket, woven rattan interlaced with twigs and fibres, length 11.42 in., Provenance: Collection of Hans and Elizabeth Swier

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Ruth Castle, Coiled basket, woven rattan interlaced with twigs,…
Coiled Rattan and Twig Basket from Swier Collection

Ruth Castle, Coiled basket, woven rattan interlaced with twigs, diameter 11.81 in., Provenance: Collection of Hans and Elizabeth Swier

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Ruth Castle, Small grid pattern round dish, fine woven rattan,…
Small grid pattern round dish, fine woven rattan, 28 cm

Ruth Castle, Small grid pattern round dish, fine woven rattan, diameter 11.02 in., Provenance: Collection of Hans and Elizabeth Swier

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Ruth Castle, Small five-pointed star round dish, fine woven…
Five-pointed star round dish in fine woven rattan, 28 cm

Ruth Castle, Small five-pointed star round dish, fine woven rattan, diameter 11.02 in., Provenance: Collection of Hans and Elizabeth Swier

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Ruth Castle, Large five-pointed star round dish, fine woven…
Large five-pointed star round dish, woven rattan, diameter 40.5 cm

Ruth Castle, Large five-pointed star round dish, fine woven rattan, diameter 15.94 in., Provenance: Collection of Hans and Elizabeth Swier

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Ruth Castle, round dish, fine rattan (Af), diameter 28 cm
Fine Rattan Round Dish by Ruth Castle, 28 cm Diameter

Ruth Castle, round dish, fine rattan (Af), diameter 11.02 in.

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Ruth Castle woven wall hanging, dyed rattan core, check pattern,…
Checkered Rattan Wall Hanging

Ruth Castle woven wall hanging, dyed rattan core, check pattern, 12.40 in. diameter

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Ruth Castle, Hanging basket, fine woven rattan, 33 cm high
Rattan Hanging Basket, 33 cm High

Ruth Castle, Hanging basket, fine woven rattan, 12.99 in. high

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Ruth Castle, Two woven dishes, fine woven rattan, 33 cm…
Fine Woven Rattan Dishes by Ruth Castle

Ruth Castle, Two woven dishes, fine woven rattan, 12.99 in. diameter and 11.02 in. diameter

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Two Ruth Castle woven rattan cane platters with dark dyed…
Rattan Platters with Dark Centers and Rims

Two Ruth Castle woven rattan cane platters with dark dyed centres and rims. Diameter 390 and 10.63 in.

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Ruth Castle, large hanging form, fine rattan core dyed with…
Condys Dyed Rattan Hanging Form by Ruth Castle

Ruth Castle, large hanging form, fine rattan core dyed with Condys crystals, made using a fish basket technique, 20.87 in. x 13.39 in. x 11.81 in.

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Ruth Castle, hanging flask, jute and rattan, a bird feather…
Hanging Flask with Feather and Natural Materials

Ruth Castle, hanging flask, jute and rattan, a bird feather attached to the front, 7.48 in. x 5.91 in. x 2.76 in.

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Ruth Castle, hanging bird form, rattan and jacaranda, 30 x 12 x…
Hanging Rattan Bird Form by Ruth Castle

Ruth Castle, hanging bird form, rattan and jacaranda, 11.81 in. x 4.72 in. x 4.72 in.

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Ruth Castle, woven rattan fruit basket with handle, 34 cm height
Woven Rattan Fruit Basket with Handle by Ruth Castle

Ruth Castle, woven rattan fruit basket with handle, 13.39 in. height

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Ruth Castle, dyed rattan core woven wall hanging, check pattern,…
Check Pattern Rattan Wall Hanging by Ruth Castle

Ruth Castle, dyed rattan core woven wall hanging, check pattern, 9.84 in. diameter

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Ruth Castle, dyed rattan core woven wall hanging, sunflower…
Sunflower Rattan Wall Hanging, 36cm Diameter

Ruth Castle, dyed rattan core woven wall hanging, sunflower pattern, 14.17 in. diameter

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A vintage Ruth Castle hand woven cane dish, Star of David',…
Vintage Ruth Castle Cane Dish with Star of David

A vintage Ruth Castle hand woven cane dish, Star of David', dark dyed rim and centre, diameter 9.21 in.

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Ruth Castle large woven basket, vine ribs, part nikau weaving,…
Ruth Castle Woven Basket from Marie Potter Collection

Ruth Castle large woven basket, vine ribs, part nikau weaving, length 17.32 in. Provenance: The Marie Potter Collection. See lot 301 for details.

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Ruth Castle, check dish, fine rattan core dyed with Condys…
Condys Crystal Dyed Rattan Check Dish

Ruth Castle, check dish, fine rattan core dyed with Condys crystals, Diameter 10.24 in. Provenance: John Perry collection

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Ruth Castle, large radiating dish, fish basket weaving…
Radiating Fish Basket: Ruth Castle's Rattan Dish

Ruth Castle, large radiating dish, fish basket weaving technique, fine rattan core dyed with Condys crystals, Diameter 21.26 in. Provenance: John Perry collection

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A Ruth Castle large 'Sunflower' pattern decorative woven rattan…
Large Sunflower Woven Rattan Dish, 28.5 cm Diameter

A Ruth Castle large 'Sunflower' pattern decorative woven rattan core dish, dyed highlights, diameter 11.22 in.

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Ruth Castle large 'Sunflower' pattern decorative woven rattan…
Rattan Sunflower Dish by Ruth Castle

Ruth Castle large 'Sunflower' pattern decorative woven rattan core dish, dyed highlights, diameter 14.37 in.

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Ruth Castle, dyed rattan decorative dish, 41 cm diameter
Dyed Rattan Decorative Dish by Ruth Castle

Ruth Castle, dyed rattan decorative dish, 16.14 in. diameter

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Ruth Castle, dyed woven rattan platter, mid 1970s, diameter 36…
Dyed Woven Rattan Platter by Ruth Castle

Ruth Castle, dyed woven rattan platter, mid 1970s, diameter 14.17 in.

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Ruth Castle, woven basket (from blind and touch exhibition in…
"Woven Touch: Ruth Castle's Blind Basketry Exhibition"

Ruth Castle, woven basket (from blind and touch exhibition in Paramata 2001)160 4.92 in. x 2.17 in.

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Two Ruth Castle open work basket dishes, of typical circular…
Ruth Castle Open Work Basket Dishes (2) - 34cm

Two Ruth Castle open work basket dishes, of typical circular shallow form. Diameter 13.39 in.

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Ruth Castle, hanging garlic basket with fine rattan core, 45 cm…
Hanging Garlic Basket with Rattan Core

Ruth Castle, hanging garlic basket with fine rattan core, 17.72 in. high approx.

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Ruth Castle, onion basket, fine rattan core and dyed with…
Condys Crystal Dyed Onion Basket with Rattan Core

Ruth Castle, onion basket, fine rattan core and dyed with condys crystals (some damage), height 18.90 in.

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Ruth Castle, garlic basket, fine rattan core and dyed with…
Dyed Rattan Garlic Basket by Ruth Castle

Ruth Castle, garlic basket, fine rattan core and dyed with condys crystals, height 12.20 in.

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Ruth Castle, large garlic basket, fine rattan core and dyed…
Dyed Rattan Garlic Basket by Ruth Castle

Ruth Castle, large garlic basket, fine rattan core and dyed with condys crystals, height 15.75 in.

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Ruth Castle, rare hanging form, fine rattan core dyed with…
Condys Crystal Dyed Rattan Hanging Form

Ruth Castle, rare hanging form, fine rattan core dyed with Condys crystals, made using a fish basket technique, height 20.08 in.

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Ruth Castle, vintage twist, of unusual large size, fine rattan…
Vintage Condys Crystal Rattan Twist Chair - 1979 Design

Ruth Castle, vintage twist, of unusual large size, fine rattan core dyed with Condys crystals. Made for the new building of the Waitakere city Council in 1979. Height 1,27.56 in.

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Ruth Castle, two circular platters, fine rattan core, dyed with…
Condys Dyed Rattan Platters

Ruth Castle, two circular platters, fine rattan core, dyed with Condys crystals on a wire circle Depth 13.98 in. max

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Ruth Castle, rare hanging form, fine rattan core dyed with…
Rare Hanging Rattan Form by Ruth Castle

Ruth Castle, rare hanging form, fine rattan core dyed with Condys crystals made using a fish basket technique. Height 17.72 in. This is one of three unique hanging forms that Ruth Castle made in 1960s.

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Ruth Castle, hanging basket,. Height 18 cm
Ruth's 18cm Hanging Basket

Ruth Castle, hanging basket,. Height 7.09 in.

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Ruth Castle, woven bowl, Phoenix palm tendrils and Palembang.…
Phoenix Palm Woven Bowl

Ruth Castle, woven bowl, Phoenix palm tendrils and Palembang. Diameter 7.87 in.

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Ruth Castle, onion basket, dye and natural cane. Height 45 cm
Onion Basket: Natural Dye and Cane, 45cm Height

Ruth Castle, onion basket, dye and natural cane. Height 17.72 in.

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Ruth Castle, onion basket, dyed and natural cane. Length 43 cm
Onion Basket: Natural and Dyed Cane

Ruth Castle, onion basket, dyed and natural cane. Length 16.93 in.

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Ruth Castle, check dish, fine rattan core dyed with Condys…
Condys Dyed Rattan Check Dish - 38cm Diameter

Ruth Castle, check dish, fine rattan core dyed with Condys crystals, diameter 14.96 in.

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Ruth Castle, woven baskets, a pair of woven cane baskets (2).…
Woven Cane Baskets (Pair)

Ruth Castle, woven baskets, a pair of woven cane baskets (2). Length 19.29 in. (largest)

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Ruth Castle, bowl form, constructed from rattan and phoenix…
Rattan and Phoenix Palm Bowl by Ruth Castle

Ruth Castle, bowl form, constructed from rattan and phoenix palm tendrils

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Ruth Castle, bowl form, jute and rattan. Diameter 30 cm
Jute and Rattan Bowl by Ruth Castle

Ruth Castle, bowl form, jute and rattan. Diameter 11.81 in.

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Ruth Castle, hanging bird form, rattan and jacaranda. Length 33…
Rattan and Jacaranda Hanging Bird Sculpture

Ruth Castle, hanging bird form, rattan and jacaranda. Length 12.99 in.

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Ruth Castle, large garlic basket, fine rattan core and…
Rattan Garlic Basket with Palembang Dye

Ruth Castle, large garlic basket, fine rattan core and Palembang dyed with condys crystals made using a fish basket technique. Length 14.17 in.

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Ruth Castle, dish, fish basket technique, fine rattan core dyed…
Rattan Fish Basket Dish

Ruth Castle, dish, fish basket technique, fine rattan core dyed with condys crystals. Diameter 13.39 in.

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Ruth Castle, Star of David, fine rattan core dyed with condys…
Rattan Star of David Wreath

Ruth Castle, Star of David, fine rattan core dyed with condys crystals on a wire circle. Diameter 18.11 in.

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Ruth Castle, two small baskets. 'Star of David' and 'Check'…
Rattan Baskets: Star & Check Design

Ruth Castle, two small baskets. 'Star of David' and 'Check' fine rattan core, dyed with Condys crystals on a wire circle, each 9.06 in.

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Ruth Castle, onion basket. fine rattan core and Palembang dyed…
Palembang Onion Basket

Ruth Castle, onion basket. fine rattan core and Palembang dyed with Condys crystals, made using a fish basket technique. Length 16.54 in.

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Ruth Castle, 'Sunflower' dish. fine rattan core, dyed with…
Condys Sunflower Dish

Ruth Castle, 'Sunflower' dish. fine rattan core, dyed with Condys crystals on a wire circle. Diameter 18.11 in.

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Ruth Castle, 'Check' dish, fine rattan core, dyed with Condys…
Condys Crystal Rattan Check Dish

Ruth Castle, 'Check' dish, fine rattan core, dyed with Condys crystals on a wire circle. Diameter 17.32 in.

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