Chinese Rattan Woven Basket

Taller, darker basket with a tightly woven body and a sleek red foot.

This woven rattan basket is from China, and dates to the 20th century. Rattan is light and strong, and woven pieces generally become more supple with use while still keeping their shape and carrying capacity. Seen here, a deep cylindrical bowl with sides that taper gently, closely woven in dark reddish brown. A couple of ridged bands circle the body and the rim is rolled. A red glossy foot ring finishes the base. It is 14.5 inches wide, 14.5 deep and 8 high.

Dark, tidy and sensibly shod in red.