Stylish tokri art storage basket

Store your towels or belongings with ease and style with this cane and bamboo storage basket

Minimum Order Quantity : 4

RRP : £74.00

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Description

Handcrafted by skilled artisans using sustainable and eco-friendly materials, our cane and bamboo products are a perfect blend of style, functionality, and craftsmanship. From stylish furniture pieces and home decor accents to practical accessories and storage solutions, our collection offers a wide range of options to elevate your space with natural beauty. Each piece in our collection is meticulously crafted to showcase the unique texture and versatility of cane and bamboo, adding a touch of charm to any room.

Details

Material Cane and Bamboo
Colour Natural
Time to Make 10 - 20 days

Dimensions

Weight (kg) 0.4kg
Length (in) 10in
Width (in) 10in
Height (in) 11in

Delivery

Delivery by Air 10 days
Delivery by Ship 30 days

Origin of Craft

Name of Craft Cane and Bamboo
GI Certified Craft N
Period of Origin 2nd century AD
Country India
Geographical Region of Artisan Karimganj, Assam
About the Craft HISTORY OF CANE AND BAMBOO No definite records are available to establish the antiquity, history and origin of this craft in Assam. However, it can be safely assumed that the craft was practiced since the misty past with the very dawn of civilization. In the early period in Assam, bamboo was held with special reference and was forbidden to cut on “auspicious days”. It is a general belief that bamboo possesses an auspicious character and is of religious significance. During the early period of the 7th century AD when Bhaskara Varman ruled the state of Assam, there was a lot of mention about the flourishing state of cane and bamboo products of Assam. There are records about cane products like mats and cool mats known as ‘sital pitas’ which were used by the wealthy people of the state and they were beautifully decorated and vibrantly coloured. Classical writers testify the abundance of canes in the forests of Assam. Ptolemy, for instance, stated that to the east of Serica, which we have identified with Assam, there were hills and marshes where canes were grown and used as bridges. The famous book of ‘Harshacharita’ gives evidence for the production and use of cane articles in the province of Assam. Bana gives a number of evidences as witness to this highly developed craft like the King of Assam Bhaskara Varman sent to Harsha goodies like baskets of variously coloured reeds, ‘thick banboo tubes’ and various birds in ‘bamboo cages’. All these prove that the art of cane existed in the state at a much earlier period and is still continued or passed on from earlier generations like any other art in other parts of India. Assam is rich in sylvan resources and most of its forests are richly stocked with bamboos and canes of various species. Bamboo is a raw material of great versatility and forms an integral part of the lifestyle and economy of Assam. Special mention may however be made of the forests of Mizo Hills, Cachar, Mikir and North Cachar Hills, Nowgong and Lakhimpur districts. While touring in the hill districts, one sometimes wonders at the vast expanses of bamboos and canes. The important species of bamboos of economic value are the Muli (Melocanna bambusoides), Dalu (Teinostachyum dalloa), Khang (Dendrocalmus longispatnus), Kaligoda (Oxytenanthera nigrociliata) and Pecha (Dendrocalamus Hamilton-ii). The Muli and the Dalu have great commercial importance, the former for pulping, constructional and fencing purposes, and the latter for the mat and basket industry. HOW IT IS CRAFTED The initial process in the making of any cane related products is to check for flaws. The stalks of bamboo are cut into thin sections. To increase the moisture content the cut bamboo strips are boiled at a temperature of 1000 degrees C for 24 hours or so. A copper sulphate solution is added in order to defend against fungal and insect attacks. Once the desired colour is achieved the bamboo is dried in fresh air or in a kiln. Bamboo is a natural light colour. However the steaming process imparts a dark colour to the bamboo which has no effect on durability. The colour can be adjusted as per the requirement – the higher the temperature the deeper the colour. The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations recommends steaming at a pressure of 3-5kg/sq. cm for 90-105 minutes in order to produce a chestnut shade. This carbonised bamboo is the new trend hitting the eco furniture market. The ductile flexible bamboo is stripped smooth after the steaming process. After the bamboo is smoothened it is laminated and then screwed together or glued together. The piling process is usually done with roller spreaders, spray lines, curtain coaters or brushes to form vertical grain bamboo panels. Once the panels are ready they are assembled to arrive at various products like chairs, tables, sofas, bookshelves and cabinets. Different methods are followed to assemble the bamboo furniture and the most common one is to entwine the vertical grain bamboo panels with a pre-moulded frame of bamboo or wood. Many bamboo furniture makers fasten strips of bamboo around important joints to reinforce them. Rope and hemp is also used in the process of fastening. Once everything is done a coat of lacquer is applied to the product.

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