A Selection of Basketry from the Philippine Collection

large mouth, flat basket sitting on a raised circular base. light and dark fiber. fancy and decorated.

twilled round serving tray, for cooked rice

basket and cover strap handle made of palm fiber with twill tech; round mouth with square bottom; made with dark and light fibers

twilled palm fiber w/ geometric motifs

twilled basket w/ lashed sq base and wide round rim

large circular mouth basket with square base; bamboo twill tech

split cane basket with square base and round top; dark material woven into natural color; tight weave

light brown fiber basket, round w/ large mouth, resembles a modern trash can shape; split bamboo w/ wicker tech.

plaited basket w/ rope handle; sq bottom w/ round top

open plaiting, split bamboo basket, large mouth, bottom curves to form square base. probably used in carrying light loads or for storing items.