Wooden Rice Basket material-wicker The Ester rug is in

The Ester rug is in a traditional-style

who are known for their incredible shell jewellery and body ornaments

It features a pair of songbirds chattering away as they perch on delicate bamboo stems amongst beautiful pink peonies

The legs are supported by double stretchers at the sides and a simple curved apron is fitted to the front and rear

but are accurate versions of old paintings

Wooden Rice Basket material-wicker The Ester rug is inZhejiang, circa 1880 This round wooden basket was originally used to carry rice, meat, and vegetables for workers in the rural fields and comes from Zhejiang, a Chinese province south of Shanghai. Crafted in pine wood, it has a two part rounded lid with one half removable, and an ornately carved handle.