VTG Rattan Ikebana Woven Basket Style Handle Carrier Japanese Style 1980s 12"

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VTG Rattan Ikebana Woven Basket Style Handle Carrier Japanese Style 1980s 12"

A late 20th-century rattan basket produced in southern … Read more VTG Rattan Ikebana Woven Basket Style Handle Carrier Japanese Style 1980s 12"

A late 20th-century rattan basket produced in southern China between 1985 and 2005, reflecting export-era interpretations of traditional Asian gathering forms. Constructed with machine-split rattan staves bound within a rounded frame, the basket features a tall fixed handle and a lightly lacquered base used to stiffen the fibers—an identifying characteristic of workshop production during this period.

The proportions and silhouette reference older utilitarian field and market baskets while employing modern techniques, including uniform stave sizing and stain-applied surface coloration. Made for decorative or light household use rather than agricultural labor, the piece represents the broader trend of late-century Southeast Asian basketry created for Western distribution.

Measures: 12"H x 6.5"W x 5.5"D

Weight: 4 oz

Origin: China

Style: Japanese

Age: Late 20th Century See less