A masterpiece of functional design, this antique woven backpack was originally crafted for the rigors of mountain life in Southeast Asia. Known as a harvest carrier, it is constructed from tightly plaited rattan over a sturdy bamboo or wood frame, featuring a solid wooden base for stability. The ingenious shape—tapered at the bottom and wider at the top with a protective flap—kept the load balanced and dry during long treks through rice terraces or forests. The basket boasts a deep, smoked patina, evidence of years of use near hearth fires and in the fields.
- *Era: Antique
- *Size: 16"(L) x 7.25“(D) x 18.5"(H)
- *Material: Woven Rattan / Bamboo / Wood Base
- *Color: Tan
- *Product Type: Antique Basket
- *Style: Wabi-Sabi / Rustic / Tribal
- *Origin: Southeast Asia
- *Condition: Antique with rich patina and intact weaving; structural integrity is excellent. Wear consistent with age & use, blemishes and imperfections will be present. These are not to be considered defects but rather part of its character & historical value.
- **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.
Specifications
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Material: Tightly plaited woven rattan over a bamboo/wood frame with solid wooden base
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Dimensions: 16"L × 7.25"D × 18.5"H
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Origin: Southeast Asian basketry tradition; mountain harvest carrier/backpack, specific country and village of origin unrecorded
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Era: Antique
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Condition: Rich smoked patina with intact weaving and excellent structural integrity; wear consistent with age and use
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Special Detail: Tapered base with wider top and protective flap; deep smoked patina from years of use near hearth fires and in the fields
