Vintage Elm Farmers Vegetable Basket - Ca 1920's Style - Meiping Vase The classic single pedestal form

The classic single pedestal form offers generous legroom and timeless appeal

As with many surviving Tibetan and Mongolian pieces

bedding and textiles

Hand-carved from the warm golden sandstone of Jaisalmer

This chest is made from kiri (paulownia wood)

Vintage Elm Farmers Vegetable Basket - Ca 1920's Style - Meiping Vase The classic single pedestal formA beautifully weathered Chinese farmers basket handcrafted from elm and dating to the early 20th century. Originally used for carrying vegetables and produce to local markets, this practical rural object embodies the honest simplicity and craftsmanship of traditional agrarian life. Constructed from thick elm planks with hand cut dovetail joints, the basket features a substantial arched carrying handle secured with traditional wooden locking wedges.