Description

The overall shape of the basket is oval, rising from a rounded base. The bottom two-thirds are separated from the upper third by a 2.5 centimeter band of string-like bamboo strips woven in a diagonal pattern. The bottom two-thirds is woven with strips of bamboo, the upper third is woven with one centimeter bands of string-like bamboo rising to a braided two loop closure. Straps of approximately one centimeter in width and sixty centimeters in length permit this basket to be worn like a knapsack on the back. The colour is of tones of brown in a mottled effect from usage. The basket has a typed label on it 'Knapsack from Kiangan, Mountain Province'.