Collection of Small Containers

For storage of personal effects e.g. tobacco and betel-chewing ingredients. Burma and Laos, mid 20th Century

Kachok or Seed Basket

For sowing and harvesting hill padi from southern Laos; bamboo, rattan and wood. 1970s – 1980s

Ceremonial Baskets

To hold sticky rice for spirit offerings; Southern Laos, bamboo and wood, with lacquer and gold-leaf finish. Late 19th Century

A Look Cheu or Shallow Basket

With an octagonal base. Used for placing small gifts and flowers for presentation to monks. Woven with fine strips of rattan and lipao leaves. Southern Thai, early 20th Century

Bamboo Tray

Tray used by hill tribes of Southern Laos for airing steamed sticky rice; bamboo, rattan and vine. 1970s – 1980s

Open-weave Rattan Basket

From Central Thailand with wooden base and elaborate handle. Early 20th Century