Antique Floral Motif Harvesting Basket

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This incredibly textured nomadic gathering bowl perfectly captures the wabi-sabi beauty of everyday tribal artifacts. In traditional agrarian communities, sturdy … Read more This incredibly textured nomadic gathering bowl perfectly captures the wabi-sabi beauty of everyday tribal artifacts. In traditional agrarian communities, sturdy mid-sized baskets of this scale were the essential, hardworking tools of the harvest. A 22-inch bowl like this would have been heavily relied upon by its maker for sorting grains, gathering crops, or serving communal meals, developing a profound, documented history with every use. Woven entirely by hand from locally sourced natural grasses and reeds, this bowl features beautifully tight, repetitive concentric coiling with small, subtle pops of pink and purple fibers sparsely woven into the body. The absolute standout feature of this piece is the deeply patinated, dark center on the interior—a stunning, authentic marker of the decades of heavy utility it has endured. To ensure the basket survived this constant use, the artisan resourcefully bound the rim with a repurposed textile featuring a striking blue edge and a red and white pattern.

Measuring 22 inches across and 9 inches deep, this piece brings an authentic, globally inspired touch to modern homes. The deep patina and eclectic pops of color on the rim make it an exceptional candidate for a textural gallery wall, especially when hung alongside neutral artwork. It also works beautifully resting on a wooden dining table or light oak kitchen island as an organic, decorative centerpiece.

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