This basket is woven from a grass that grows wild in wetlands, called Kok in Thailand.
On this page, we introduce rectangle Multi-purpose basket.

This basket is moderately deep and easy to use.
It can be used as a harvest basket or serving basket for fruits and vegetables.
Also can be used for slippers or towels.

It can be used to stock foodstuffs or to hold tools that are often used on a daily basis.
Placing a vase or flowerpot inside the basket to hold flowers would also be a good fit.
We also recommend using several of the same rectangle baskets side by side for storage.
It will look pleasant and neat.

There is also a round basket of similar type.
→Click here to see “Round basket / Kok / THA” page.

When storing them, it is best to keep them in a well-ventilated room where they will not accumulate moisture.
We recommend placing it on a high shelf or hanging it rather than leaving it on the floor,
and if you have a two-story house, placing it on the second floor rather than the first floor.

It is soft to the touch and light to the touch.
Please enjoy it in various scenes.

–Kok baskets in Thailand–

Kok is a plant of the Cyperaceae group that is found in wetlands
and can be twisted by hand to make a strong rope.

In Thailand, it is harvested throughout the year, is easy to process,
and can be used to make various types of strong baskets using only Kok.
Also used for the handles of Kachū baskets because of its strength.

Most of the makers are women in their 30s to 70s,
and they operate their basket weaving business as a group or as a family unit in the village or hamlet.

The baskets shown here are made in a highland area about 200 meters above sea level in northeastern Thailand.