Vintage Woven Willow Farmers Basket - Ca 1950's Material - Elm (Reclaimed) With a carved ruyi motif

With a carved ruyi motif in the back

These jali fish were traditionally filled with sweet smelling spices and hung in huts

making every piece slightly different and full of character

It would make an impressive centrepiece for a living room

Vintage Woven Willow Farmers Basket - Ca 1950's Material - Elm (Reclaimed) With a carved ruyi motifThis vintage woven willow basket from China is a fine example of traditional village craftsmanship. Such baskets were commonly used by rural families to carry produce to and from markets, built for practicality and durability. Its broad form and sturdy handle made it an indispensable household item. The basket shows signs of long use, with wear marks on the handle and small repairs carried out over the years, evidence of both its hard working past and