Material: Rattan
Style: Burma
Size: Height 8 cm, Length 19 cm, Width 9.5 cm
Order Number: MHSBAST6

About 70-80 years.

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Material: Rattan
Style: Burma
Size: Height 9 cm, Length 15.5 cm, Width 7 cm
Order Number: MHSBAST7

About 70-80 years.

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Material: Rattan
Style: Burma
Size: Height 7.5 cm, Length 13 cm, Width 6.5 cm
Order Number: MHSBAST8

About 70-80 years.

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Material: Rattan, metal handles, wood, lacquer
Style: Inle Lake, Shan State, Burma
Size: Height 35 cm, Diameter 45 cm
Order Number: MHSABBL4

The body is very fine and delicate basketry in a fancy diamond pattern called kyudayan gwet in Burmese.  The rim and foot are lacquered black. Although rare today, juxtaposing smooth lacquered surfaces with bare basketry is an old Burmese decorative technique. It was popular for large bamboo matting for the walls of houses.

After the First Anglo-Burmese War (1823–1826), Major Henry Burney was stationed at Ava as the British Resident of the East India Company at the Burmese Court of King Bagyidaw from 1829 to 1837. In May 1832 he wrote an essay ‘Some Account of the Lacquered or Japanned Ware of Ava’ in the Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal. He considered Shan boxes superior to those made in Bagan.

There is a similar example of basketry in Burma and the Art of Lacquer, Ralph Isaacs and T. Richard Blurton, River Books, 2000, page 208.

Early – mid 20th century.

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Material: Rattan
Style: Cambodia
Size: Height 9.5 cm, Diameter 6.5 cm
Order Number: MHSACCC1

The cage basket is for carrying crickets, jong reut. There are several species and jong reut dike is large and very dark brown. They are aggressive and kids put on cricket fights. Cricket fighting rarely causes injuries. It is also popular pastime in China and dates back more than 1,000 years to the Tang Dynasty.

The edible ones are jong reut doeng (coconut cricket). They are fried. Eating insects is generally healthier than meat. They are low-fat, rich in protein, fibre, iron, zinc, vitamin B12, omega-3, calcium and 9 essential amino-acids. And they produce almost 3,000 times fewer greenhouse emissions than red meat.

20th century.

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Material: Rattan
Style: Cambodia
Size: Height 9 cm, Diameter 6 cm
Order Number: MHSACCC2

The cage basket is for carrying crickets, jong reut. There are several species and jong reut dike is large and very dark brown. They are aggressive and kids put on cricket fights. Cricket fighting rarely causes injuries. It is also popular pastime in China and dates back more than 1,000 years to the Tang Dynasty.

The edible ones are jong reut doeng (coconut cricket). They are fried. Eating insects is generally healthier than meat. They are low-fat, rich in protein, fibre, iron, zinc, vitamin B12, omega-3, calcium and 9 essential amino-acids. And they produce almost 3,000 times fewer greenhouse emissions than red meat.

20th century.

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Material: Rattan, wood
Style:  Sumatra, Indonesia
Size: Height 45 cm,  72 cm (top of strap), Diameter 36 cm
Order Number: MHSASB34

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 is probably the most popular basket making material. It is very strong.

The basket is for carrying food.

About 40-50 years.

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Material: Rattan
Style:  Kalimantan, Indonesia
Size: Length 202 cm, Width 106 cm
Order Number: MHSAKM1

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.

Rattan is usually harvested by Dayak men, who bring it home cut into convenient lengths. The thorny outer skin is stripped off and the smooth cane is exposed. It is the best part for mats (lampit), when strength and durability is needed. Rattan preparation may be carried out by men or women according to the location, but girls and women weave the mats.

They are  very attractive and pleasant to walk on barefoot in their long houses. The rattan can be stained before weaving and the colour becomes part of the pattern. Traditional dyes were indigo, soot or dark earth to make dark strands to create asymmetrical, sometimes picturesque designs.

About 40-50 years.

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Material: Rattan
Style:  Kalimantan, Indonesia
Size: Length 203 cm, Width 115 cm
Order Number: MHSAKM10

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.

Rattan is usually harvested by Dayak men, who bring it home cut into convenient lengths. The thorny outer skin is stripped off and the smooth cane is exposed. It is the best part for mats (lampit), when strength and durability is needed. Rattan preparation may be carried out by men or women according to the location, but girls and women weave the mats.

They are  very attractive and pleasant to walk on barefoot in their long houses. The rattan can be stained before weaving and the colour becomes part of the pattern. Traditional dyes were indigo, soot or dark earth to make dark strands to create asymmetrical, sometimes picturesque designs.

Mid 20th century.

Map of Kalimantan.

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Material: Rattan
Style:  Kalimantan, Indonesia
Size: Length 206 cm, Width 104 cm
Order Number: MHSAKM2

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.

Rattan is usually harvested by Dayak men, who bring it home cut into convenient lengths. The thorny outer skin is stripped off and the smooth cane is exposed. It is the best part for mats (lampit), when strength and durability is needed. Rattan preparation may be carried out by men or women according to the location, but girls and women weave the mats.

They are  very attractive and pleasant to walk on barefoot in their long houses. The rattan can be stained before weaving and the colour becomes part of the pattern. Traditional dyes were indigo, soot or dark earth to make dark strands to create asymmetrical, sometimes picturesque designs.

About 40-50 years.

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Material: Rattan
Style:  Kalimantan, Indonesia
Size: Length 176 cm, Width 112 cm
Order Number: MHSAKM3

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.

Rattan is usually harvested by Dayak men, who bring it home cut into convenient lengths. The thorny outer skin is stripped off and the smooth cane is exposed. It is the best part for mats (lampit), when strength and durability is needed. Rattan preparation may be carried out by men or women according to the location, but girls and women weave the mats.

They are  very attractive and pleasant to walk on barefoot in their long houses. The rattan can be stained before weaving and the colour becomes part of the pattern. Traditional dyes were indigo, soot or dark earth to make dark strands to create asymmetrical, sometimes picturesque designs.

The design is the Tree of Life.

About 70-80 years.

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Material: Rattan
Style:  Kalimantan, Indonesia
Size: Length 170 cm, Width 126 cm
Order Number: MHSAKM4

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.

Rattan is usually harvested by Dayak men, who bring it home cut into convenient lengths. The thorny outer skin is stripped off and the smooth cane is exposed. It is the best part for mats (lampit), when strength and durability is needed. Rattan preparation may be carried out by men or women according to the location, but girls and women weave the mats.

They are  very attractive and pleasant to walk on barefoot in their long houses. The rattan can be stained before weaving and the colour becomes part of the pattern. Traditional dyes were indigo, soot or dark earth to make dark strands to create asymmetrical, sometimes picturesque designs.

About 50-60 years.

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Material: Rattan
Style:  Kalimantan, Indonesia
Size: Length 180 cm, Width 99 cm
Order Number: MHSAKM5

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.

Rattan is usually harvested by Dayak men, who bring it home cut into convenient lengths. The thorny outer skin is stripped off and the smooth cane is exposed. It is the best part for mats (lampit), when strength and durability is needed. Rattan preparation may be carried out by men or women according to the location, but girls and women weave the mats.

They are  very attractive and pleasant to walk on barefoot in their long houses. The rattan can be stained before weaving and the colour becomes part of the pattern. Traditional dyes were indigo, soot or dark earth to make dark strands to create asymmetrical, sometimes picturesque designs.

About 50-60 years.

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Material: Rattan
Style:  Kalimantan, Indonesia
Size: Length 185 cm, Width 100 cm
Order Number: MHSAKM6

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.

Rattan is usually harvested by Dayak men, who bring it home cut into convenient lengths. The thorny outer skin is stripped off and the smooth cane is exposed. It is the best part for mats (lampit), when strength and durability is needed. Rattan preparation may be carried out by men or women according to the location, but girls and women weave the mats.

They are  very attractive and pleasant to walk on barefoot in their long houses. The rattan can be stained before weaving and the colour becomes part of the pattern. Traditional dyes were indigo, soot or dark earth to make dark strands to create asymmetrical, sometimes picturesque designs.

About 50-60 years.

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Material: Rattan
Style:  Kalimantan, Indonesia
Size: Length 207 cm, Width 97 cm
Order Number: MHSAKM7

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.

Rattan is usually harvested by Dayak men, who bring it home cut into convenient lengths. The thorny outer skin is stripped off and the smooth cane is exposed. It is the best part for mats (lampit), when strength and durability is needed. Rattan preparation may be carried out by men or women according to the location, but girls and women weave the mats.

They are  very attractive and pleasant to walk on barefoot in their long houses. The rattan can be stained before weaving and the colour becomes part of the pattern. Traditional dyes were indigo, soot or dark earth to make dark strands to create asymmetrical, sometimes picturesque designs.

About 40-50 years.

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Material: Rattan
Style:  Kalimantan, Indonesia
Size: Length 213 cm, Width 131 cm
Order Number: MHSAKM8

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.

Rattan is usually harvested by Dayak men, who bring it home cut into convenient lengths. The thorny outer skin is stripped off and the smooth cane is exposed. It is the best part for mats (lampit), when strength and durability is needed. Rattan preparation may be carried out by men or women according to the location, but girls and women weave the mats.

They are  very attractive and pleasant to walk on barefoot in their long houses. The rattan can be stained before weaving and the colour becomes part of the pattern. Traditional dyes were indigo, soot or dark earth to make dark strands to create asymmetrical, sometimes picturesque designs.

About 40-50 years.

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Material: Rattan
Style:  Kalimantan, Indonesia
Size: Length 192 cm, Width 150 cm
Order Number: MHSAKM9

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.

Rattan is usually harvested by Dayak men, who bring it home cut into convenient lengths. The thorny outer skin is stripped off and the smooth cane is exposed. It is the best part for mats (lampit), when strength and durability is needed. Rattan preparation may be carried out by men or women according to the location, but girls and women weave the mats.

They are  very attractive and pleasant to walk on barefoot in their long houses. The rattan can be stained before weaving and the colour becomes part of the pattern. Traditional dyes were indigo, soot or dark earth to make dark strands to create asymmetrical, sometimes picturesque designs.

About 40-50 years.

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Material: Rattan
Style: Sumatra, Indonesia
Size: Height 41 cm, to top of handle 53 cm, Diameter 40 cm
Order Number: MHSASB1

About 70-80 years.

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Material: Rattan, wood
Style:  Palembang, Sumatra, Indonesia
Size: Height 23 cm, Diameter (top) 43 cm, Diameter (bottom) 26 cm
Order Number: MHSASB10

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 is probably the most popular basket making material. It is very strong.

About 80-90 years.

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Material: Rattan
Style:  Palembang, Sumatra, Indonesia
Size: Height 30 cm, Diameter (top) 48 cm
Order Number: MHSASB11

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 is probably the most popular basket making material. It is very strong.

About 80-90 years.

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

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