vintage hand woven Basket

A new bread storage basket made of dyed vegetal fibers and colorful designs. Such coiled grass used to store bread; In ancient time such baskets were painstakingly covered with leather and have removable lids. This basket was used to carry number of flat, tortilla-like breads, or other foodstuffs during a ceremony or in other circumstances involving the community and also for winnowing grains and to over big vessels. Handmade by women in Africa, this beautiful lidded basket is from a local grass and plastic strips used in the production of bazin mats, which resemble prayer mats. Great gift item, or a thoughtful way to gift homemade cookies. Dimension estimated: diameter 16inx3in height