Hand Woven Colorful Toluca Basket, Pink Cream and Green, Vintage Mexican Kitchen

Description

View Hand Woven Colorful Toluca Basket, Pink Cream and Green, Vintage Mexican Kitchen with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. There are various fibers to which baskets can be woven from such as reeds, grasses, cane and palm fibers. These baskets have been made for at least for 75 years. They are made from palm leaf and grass. Hand Woven Colorful Toluca Basket, Pink Cream and Green, Vintage Mexican Kitchen Decor Size: 14" x10"x3" Basket making or basket weaving represents one of the oldest known traditional hand-made crafts in Mexico predating Columbian times. There are various fibers to which baskets can be woven from such as reeds, grasses, cane and palm fibers. Palm fibers are a popular choice for basket making hence the plentiful Palm groves in the Toluca Region in the state of Puebla, Mexico. Our Mexican Palm Baskets are made by hand in much the same way as in past centuries. The baskets are made by two different groups of Indian families, the Otomi and the Nahuatl. The Nathuatl Indians are the same group which made up the Aztecs in the 1400s through 1600s so they are the descendants of the Aztecs. Both of these Indian groups live in the state of Mexico. The baskets are made near Toluca which is an industrial city east of Mexico City. Each basket takes about two to three hours, and usually two or three per day are made per person. These baskets have been made for at least for 75 years. They are made from palm leaf and grass. The palm baskets are beautifully crafted, as well as highly functional. These multi-colored baskets will add a festive touch and bring tradition into your Mexican or Southwestern home decor. By adding Mexican baskets to your home decor, you are also bringing a rich piece of cultural history into your life as well! So go ahead, spice it up a bit and see what happens. You will love these colorful, yet very useful baskets! **Although we try our best to photograph in a way that best represents the color, due to the nature of photography, lighting, computer resolution, other factors, colors may vary slightly in person. Condition: New. Category: Collectibles › Decorative Collectibles › Baskets. Brand: Handmade.

Country of Origin

Mexico

Brand

Handmade

Pattern

Woven

Type

Toluca Basket

Shape

Oval

Size

Small

Color

Multicolor

Number in Pack

1

Style

Mexican

Handmade

Yes