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Item Details
A set of lidded wicker baskets. This set includes two round wicker baskets with squared handles and a smaller loop handle on top. The lid of each basket features a geometric pattern in blue/black and a red band. This items are unmarked.
Often referred to as wedding basket by foreigners’ betrothal baskets is more accurate as they are traditionally used during the betrothal or engagement. The family of the groom fills the basket with dowry gifts for the bride’s family. The gifts traditionally come in even numbers. Food, sewing materials, a nightgown, and red sheets for the wedding night are sometimes included. Red is the symbol of prosperity, joy, and love. It is the main color used in Chinese weddings.
There is a loop on the baskets designed so the baskets could be carried on a pole.
9.5" W x 11" H x 9.5" D Large Basket
6” W x 8" H x 6”D Small Basket
Item Details
A set of lidded wicker baskets. This set includes two round wicker baskets with squared handles and a smaller loop handle on top. The lid of each basket features a geometric pattern in blue/black and a red band. This items are unmarked.
Often referred to as wedding basket by foreigners’ betrothal baskets is more accurate as they are traditionally used during the betrothal or engagement. The family of the groom fills the basket with dowry gifts for the bride’s family. The gifts traditionally come in even numbers. Food, sewing materials, a nightgown, and red sheets for the wedding night are sometimes included. Red is the symbol of prosperity, joy, and love. It is the main color used in Chinese weddings.
There is a loop on the baskets designed so the baskets could be carried on a pole.
9.5" W x 11" H x 9.5" D Large Basket
6” W x 8" H x 6”D Small Basket