Egyptian Berber Handwoven Round Basket With Lid and Handles

Description

A smooth coiled basket with rounded lines handwoven in the 1970s, in Cairo Egypt by traditional artisans who kept the … more A smooth coiled basket with rounded lines handwoven in the 1970s, in Cairo Egypt by traditional artisans who kept the ancient Egyptian basketry weaving alive until today. Basket making is one of the world's oldest form of craft, and therefore not surprisingly a part of ancient Egyptian tradition. Basketry is known from the earliest sites in Egypt. Remains of baskets have been found in the Fayoum dating to the Neolithic period, about 5000 BC.
Leaf-based fibers from palms and halfa grass were used as a basic material for this coiled basket.
Dimensions:8 inches high; 12 inches wide (diameter).
Condition: Very good. Weaving intact. Some minor discoloration due to age but it only makes this basket more attractive and unique.
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