19th Century Round Akha Tribe Woven Basket

Antique storage basket from the Akha tribe in Thailand. A finely woven rattan basket that was originally used to store tea leaves, it has a top and bottom which connect to close up the basket. This tribal Asian basket has a dark brown weathered finish. Found in Thailand **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio lighting. Specifications Material: Finely woven rattan with fitted lidded closure Dimensions: 15.5"DM × 7"H Origin: Antique; Akha tribe tea-storage basketry tradition; rattan, Thailand Era: Antique Condition: Very good condition for its age; beautiful age-worn patina, may show loose strings or weaves consistent with use Special Detail: Fitted top and bottom sections that connect to seal the basket closed; originally used for storing tea leaves