These baskets are called keben and are used for carrying offerings to the temple. Being used for religious purposes they are regarded as “alus” or refined.

The best and harder part of the leaf is always used – usually this is the upper, shiny part. The strips are normally thinner than for an ordinary basket – about 2 – 3 millimeters wide. This makes them strong. They are never more than about 30 cm x 30 cm.

The sides usually slope in, so that a lid can be put on top. Sometimes the top of the lid has a decoration in the centre.