Material: Rattan, wood
Style:  Thailand
Size: Height 23.5 cm, Diameter (top) 33 cm, Diameter (bottom) 21 cm
Order Number: MHSATH3

Thai village crafts have developed through the principle of form following function using readily available materials, such as rattan, bamboo, wood, clay, reeds, coconuts and leaves, as these are the easiest to obtain.

Rattan is a tropical climbing palm, using long thorns to climb up other jungle plants, and reaching lengths of over 150 metres (490 feet) but only a few centimetres thick. It belongs to the palm family. It is very strong and grows best in dense tall jungle.

Early 20th century.

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Material: Wood, rattan
Style:  Thailand
Size: Height 13 cm, Length 22 cm, Width 17 cm
Order Number: MHSATH1

Noble and royal Thai ladies started to carry handbags and purses from the late 19th century. Exquisite handbags were – and still are – very highly valued.

About 60-70 years.

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Material: Burlwood, rattan
Style:  Thailand
Size: Height 7 cm, Length 12 cm, Width 9 cm
Order Number: MHSATH2

Noble and royal Thai ladies started to carry handbags and purses from the late 19th century. Exquisite handbags were – and still are – very highly valued.

About 60-70 years.

Please ask for the price (or make an offer).

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Material: Wood
Style:  Thailand
Size: Height 9 cm, Length 17.5 cm, Width 12 cm
Order Number: MHSATH6

About 60-70 years.

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