Five little ducks, hand painted and applied one by one to a hand-knotted grass basket — the kind of detail that takes a functional object and makes it a thing you keep. Maker: Unknown; original "Made in Philippines" foil label intact Materials: Woven grass, hand applied painted wood ducks Dimensions: 11.5"L x 6"W x 5"H Origin: Philippines Era: Vintage, 1980s Condition: Very good — minor frayed corners consistent with age; overall look unaffected. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final. Made in the Philippines in the 1980s, this rectangular woven basket has the warm, natural texture of hand-knotted grass and the charm of folk craft done with genuine care. The ducks — believed to be wood — are applied to one side and painted in the manner of the decorative country style that was beloved in that decade and has aged beautifully. At home in a kitchen, a sewing room, a mudroom, or a farmhouse-inspired vignette — or simply on a shelf as a piece of folk art that holds its own. Handwoven grass and rattan baskets decorated with hand-painted wooden figures were a significant Philippine export craft through the 1970s and 80s, drawing on the country's long tradition of buri, abaca, and rattan weaving; pieces like this one were made largely for the American home decor market, where the country-folk aesthetic was especially popular. Browse our shop for more vintage woven baskets and folk art decor to round out your collection.
