Part of the Elsie Allen Pomo Basket Collection Peeled willow sticks are lashed together with cotton line in horizontal bands that appear braid-like. A circular rod is bound on at the top of the cradle to form a kind of "roll bar" for the baby as well as a carrying handle. This example also has cotton string utilized for the tumpline. Leather straps are shown for the swaddling loops. This was a favorite form of gift basket from Elsie Allen. miniature - not full size.