This is a vintage, handwoven rattan basket from Vietnam. Purchased many years ago on our travels there all the way in the north of Vietnam, Sapa. This basket was mainly used for rice or tea, completed with straps to allow a more efficient means of carrying. These baskets are quite rare now, though contemporary versions are still being made today. This basket is old, and is evident of that by the patina that resides on the edges of the basket. This basket contains 3 removable sections, each 4" high, allowing different types of food to be kept separate upon travel. This basket was collected by David Spetka, the founder of our company, in Vietnam during the early days of his travels in Vietnam, between approximately 2002 and 2008. 17" tall x 10 1/2" diameter