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Malaysian Woven Rattan Basket

Basketry, in all forms, is the most commonly used craft amongst the Iban, Bidayuh, Orang Ulu, and other Indigenous communities of Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo. Each basket is plaited by hand using only natural fibers such as rattan, bamboo, or fern stems. Simple and robust baskets are associated with the rice planting cycle, and finer baskets are made for special occasions or to be exchanged as part of wedding dowries. Additionally, finely woven mats are the pride of the family in the longhouse community, and the maker’s artistic ability gives her special status.

This piece measures 6.5" wide x 5" tall.

 

 

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