Product Description
Bamboo basket, Lahu Forest: Home & Kitchen. Thus, the hill tribes have explored new options for solving their economical needs while preserving their communal life, and the answer was found in their handicrafts. NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Tightly woven bamboo lends its elegant texture to a basket by Lahu artisans from Thai Tribal Crafts. Standing firmly on four legs, the elongated design is inspired by mountain forests. Twin handles swing around the contours to take the graceful design everywhere with ease. This piece is a personal expression of the individual artisan, thus the color and motif may vary slightly from that pictured. Artisan Info: Traditionally, the tribal people in northern Thailand have supported their families through slash and burn agriculture, being forced to move their villages every few years searching for new and fertile fields. However, as the available space is limited, this semi-nomadic style is no longer feasible. On the other hand, based on ecological criteria, the Thai government is banning the timber cut down, trim, and hauling on the hillside lands. Luckily, this new activity has helped them to restore and revive traditions and expressions, which, otherwise, may have been lost forever.
Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
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