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Austroasiatic Carrying Basket
The austroasiatic carrying basket or ''kapha'' is a wicker basket common to many Austroasiatic languages, Austroasiatic and Austronesian peoples in Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines and Thailand. It is carried on their back to go to the fields, but also at parties, where it serves as an adornment for the girls. Weaving these carrying baskets is a craft that has been passed down from generation to generation with a unity in style which has defined tribal identity and raised interest of ethnologists. History Since the arrival of European Ethnology, ethnologists in the second hald of the 19th century, the austroasiatic carrying basket referred to by the French scientists as "''hotte''" attracted attention. Backpack baskets did not appear with archeological evidence in Europe until the end of the 13th century. While the origin date of the austroasiatic carrying basket remains uncertain, André-Georges Haudricourt links the double straps of the Austroasiatic carryin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wicker
Wicker is a method of weaving used to make products such as furniture and baskets, as well as a descriptor to classify such products. It is the oldest furniture making method known to history, dating as far back as . Wicker was first documented in ancient Egypt, then having been made from pliable plant material, but in modern times it is made from any pliable, easily woven material. The word ''wicker'' or "wisker" is believed to be of Scandinavian origin: , which means "to fold" in Swedish. Wicker is traditionally made of material of plant origin, such as willow, rattan, reed (plant), reed, and bamboo, though the term also applies to products woven from synthetic fibers. Wicker is light yet sturdy, making it suitable for items that will be moved often like porch and patio furniture. ''Rushwork'' and ''wickerwork'' are terms used in England. A typical braiding pattern is called ''Wiener Geflecht'', Viennese braiding, as it was invented in 18th century Vienna and later most promine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
