Vintage Early 20th Century Asian Woven Rattan Basket With Lid

About the Item

Vintage Asian basket with lid. Lovely herringbone pattern rattan basket. This gorgeous, middle sized handwoven rice storage basket probably by the Tagbanwa tribe of Palawan of the Philippines boasts an attractive shape and squared lid. The Tagbanwa tribe is known for their basket weaving. These baskets tend to come in three general sizes. The largest is called tibong and is used for storing a cavan (98.28 liters) of rice, the medium is called tabig and is used for storing and carrying rice and smallest is called tingkop. It is used for storing rice seeds. I think this basket, which is about 30cm high would be considered a tabig. A perfect and unique storage vessel, this well-crafted basket will make a statement wherever it is placed. The distinctive aspect of this basket is its rich variation in color of the herringbone and as such has great visual impact in a sizable basket. There are two rattan-strap loops which I suppose were to secure lid to the basket. The basket is attached to a wood platform that is woven to the basket, to keep the basket bottom off of the ground, as typical for this style. This stunning basket is crafted of split bamboo woven on a rattan frame. South East Asian Probably from Ifugao Philippines Lovely Quality Workmanship Condition: The basket is in beautiful vintage shape, with typical vintage wear. The basket has be cleaned with a dry cloth and a dry brush, only lightly. Dimensions: 31cm wide 31cm depth Base: 19 x19 cm Approx 30cm high (including lid)

Dimensions:

Height: 11.03 in (28 cm)Width: 12.21 in (31 cm)Depth: 12.21 in (31 cm)

Style:

Tribal (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Rattan,Hand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

Asia

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1900s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. The basket is in beautiful vintage shape, with typical vintage wear. The basket has be cleaned with a dry cloth and a dry brush, only lightly.

Seller Location:

Leamington Spa, GB

Reference Number:

Seller: 244211stDibs: LU7394239116752

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