Handbag with braids S, L / Kok / THA 3115424

These baskets are woven from a grass that grows wild in wetlands, called Kok in Thailand.On this page, we introduce baskets with woven braids in the center of the basket, in two sizes, small and large. Kok is dried in the sun well after harvesting. The handle is also made of Kok. It is woven with several Kok. This is small size. The gusset is wide enough to hold a small amount of luggage for an outing. It can hold a long wallet, cell phone, keys, pouch, paperback book, etc. This is large size. It has plenty of capacity. Recommended for those who carry a lot of luggage. It is also a good idea to match a scarf or stole depending on the season and your taste. It goes well with casual outfits such as T-shirts and denim as well as dresses. You can fully enjoy the texture of the glossy Kok grass. It is comfortable to the touch and is not easily damaged by contact with clothing, so you can use it without hesitation. 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. This refreshing Kok’s basket is soft to the touch, light and pleasing to the eye.Please enjoy it in your daily outings. –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.

Handbag with braids S, L / Kok / THA 3115424

Size / Weight

Small:
approx.W25xD20xH17cm-with handle H31cm/300g (W9.84"xD7.87"xH6.69"-with handle H12.2"/10.6oz)
Large:
approx.W32xD24xH21cm-with handle H42cm/430g (W12.6"xD9.45"xH8.27"-with handle H16.54"/15.19oz)

These baskets are woven from a grass that grows wild in wetlands, called Kok in Thailand.
On this page, we introduce baskets with woven braids in the center of the basket, in two sizes, small and large.

It goes well with casual outfits such as T-shirts and denim as well as dresses.

You can fully enjoy the texture of the glossy Kok grass.
It is comfortable to the touch and is not easily damaged by contact with clothing, so you can use it without hesitation.

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.

This refreshing Kok’s basket is soft to the touch, light and pleasing to the eye.
Please enjoy it in your daily outings.

–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 uséd to make various types of strong baskets using only Kok.
Also uséd 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.