$495
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This nomadic harvest bowl is a fascinating representation of traditional craftsmanship meeting globalized trade. Like many utilitarian baskets of its kind, it was meticulously hand-woven to serve as an essential everyday tool for agrarian life—used for gathering crops or winnowing seeds. However, it also tells a unique story of rural resourcefulness and adaptation, bridging the gap between ancient techniques and modern materials. The basket is crafted from tightly coiled natural grasses and features an authentic, sun-baked mud seal applied to the exterior base, a brilliant ancient technique used to protect the basket from damp ground and prevent grains from spilling. What makes this piece truly one-of-a-kind is the rim. To reinforce the edges against daily wear and tear, the artisan resourcefully bound it with repurposed scrap clothing, including a bright purple fabric and a light blue textile featuring an upside-down "adidas" logo. At 18 inches wide and 7 inches deep, this bowl is an incredible, highly collectible conversation starter. The juxtaposition of the ancient mud-sealed grass weaving and the recognizable pop-culture textile gives it a wonderfully eclectic, contemporary edge. It looks fantastic styled on a modern coffee table, used as a catch-all in a creative office or studio, or mounted on a gallery wall alongside more traditional pieces. **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio. Specifications Material: Hand-coiled natural grasses and reeds with repurposed textile rim binding (purple fabric, light blue "adidas"-logo textile) Dimensions: 18"D × 7"H Origin: Nomadic tribal coiled-basketry tradition; harvest/winnowing bowl, exact village and region unrecorded — globally sourced through nomadic trade networks Era: Antique/Vintage (early-to-mid 20th century) Condition: Rustic wear consistent with significant age and daily use; mud sealing, faded fibers, and frayed rim are authentic markers of history, not defects Special Detail: Rim reinforced with repurposed scrap clothing, including a bright purple fabric and a light blue textile with an upside-down "adidas" logo
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