Basket

Betel Basket

96-14-1

From: Thailand | Ban Lum Khao

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Takraa
Object Number 96-14-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Thai
Provenience Thailand | Ban Lum Khao
Date Made 1992-1993
Section Asian
Materials Bamboo | Plastic | Wire
Technique Basketry | Woven
Description

Basket typical of Khorat style multi-purpose baskets. Curved handle of three pieces of wood wrapped with yellow and orange plastic binding and with white plastic strips braided on top of handle area. Wide round rim reinforced with wood framework and wire. Square bottom with wooden stand reinforced with wire.

Height 35 cm
Outside Diameter 29 cm
Credit Line Thai Ethnographic Project; Jennifer Lane White (Asian Section Keeper), 1996

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