Chinese Rattan Basket

A deep woven basket with a ragged strap and a slightly crooked rim.

This rattan basket is from China, and dates to the 20th century. Rattan is a climbing palm whose long stems are cut, split and woven, and it is widely used for baskets and furniture across Asia. Tapered carrying basket in dark brown and grey strands, woven in a looser twill pattern. A reinforced rim runs around the top, and a loose, curled strap flaps from one side. The surface looks weathered. It is 14 inches wide, 14 deep and 17 high.

Rough around the edges and well worth the load.