1900s Swedish Folk Art Handcrafted Round Serving Tray

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This is beautiful, large, round Swedish Swedish Folk Art Handcrafted Coiled Round Tray Made by the indigenous Sami people of … Read more This is beautiful, large, round Swedish Swedish Folk Art Handcrafted Coiled Round Tray Made by the indigenous Sami people of northern Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Crafted from natural bent willow (Salix caprea), birch wood, or stitched birch bark (näver).Design: Features exposed natural wood grain with distinct dark brown or reddish-brown stained edges and traditional folk-art shaping.

This antique Swedish folk art serving tray is a large, round utilitarian piece meticulously handcrafted from woven roots. Dating to around the turn of the 20th century, it showcases the traditional rotslöjd (root-weaving) technique used by the indigenous Sami (Same) people of Northern Scandinavia.

Characterized by its tight, coiled construction and natural materials, this decorative basket tray features an intricate weave pattern that exhibits insignificant wear, preserving its historical integrity and collectible folk art appeal. See less