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Basket vintage CHINESE TWINED RUSH
Basket vintage CHINESE TWINED RUSH
Basket vintage CHINESE TWINED RUSH

Basket vintage CHINESE TWINED RUSH

$ 11.61

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Maker: Unbranded
  • Type: Baskets
  • Primary Material: Grass
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
  • Age: Post-1940

    Description

    Chinese Twined  Rush Basket Export
    This type of basket is illustrated on p. 71 of "Art of the Basket, Traditional Basketry from Around the World" by Bryan Sentance.
    The caption identifies this and 2 other versions as "Chinese twined rush baskets made for export."
    This basket has a good number of years on it.
    They come in oval, round, and octagonal shapes, with and without designs. Some are similar size and shape as Northwest Coast Nootka/Makah Indian baskets, but the material and weaving techniques differ. Makah baskets are made from cedar and beargrass, Makah stitches are almost square in shape, rather than long and narrow, like the Chinese baskets. Nootka/Makah basket lids fit on an inside lip, and are flush with the basket, not fitting over the top edge, like this. (Nootka baskets are from British Columbia, Canada. Makah baskets from the Olympic Penninsula of Washington state.
    Tight weave and sturdy with no holes, in very good condition, nice darkened aged patina
    Dates c. 1950s or possibly earlier
    Measures  6 x 3 x 4 inches