Chinese Rattan Basket with Lid

A woven carrier with a notched top, tidy lid, and a frayed strap.

This rattan basket with lid is from China, and dates to the 20th century. Weaving with split rattan relies on tight, regular over-and-under patterns, and a lid is typically woven separately so that it fits snugly over the rim. A tall tapered basket made of tight diagonal weave, with a curved flap over the top and a narrower, shaped mid-section. A long fabric strap loops from the sides, worn and slightly frayed, and the surface has darkened to caramel brown. It is 7 inches wide, 4.5 deep and 9 high.

Built for walking long distances with one's belongings tucked close.