"As I walked, I took note of the brick red undertone of oak trees and the smooth surface of paper birch, curling in great ...

For example, the traditional birch-bark tray used to "fan" wild rice - that is, to separate the seed from the chaff - is generally made using birch bark, cut and folded into shape, then sewn with ...

and club moss (Selaginella kraussiana). An even more straightforward way to add textural contrast is by incorporating small stones or bits of tree bark. Birch bark is one safe and attractive choice.