{"product_id":"jaali-jaltarang-handwoven-kauna-grass-basket-with-arched-handle","title":"Jaali Jaltarang Handwoven Kauna Grass Basket with Arched Handle (9x6x5.5 in)","description":"\u003cp\u003eJaltarang means waves on water, and the name of the old Indian instrument played on water-filled bowls. These baskets are woven from kauna, a reed from the wetlands of Manipur. A jaali is a lattice, like the carved stone screens of old havelis that let light and air through. This basket has open lattice sides on a cane frame, with a single cane handle arched over the top so you can carry it in one hand from the kitchen to the table, the balcony or the line. The open weave keeps whatever is inside aired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 x 6 x 5.5 in (23 x 15 x 14 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kauna grass, cane frame and handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single cane arched handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-woven open lattice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manipur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFive ways people actually use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarrying vegetables in from the market bag to the kitchen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA bread or fruit basket on the dining table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClothes pegs, carried to the drying line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA planter sleeve for a small indoor plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA gifting basket, filled and handed over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy kauna\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKauna is a reed that grows in the marshes and wetlands of Manipur's Imphal valley. Fresh, it is soft and spongy; dried, it turns tough enough to hold a shape and light enough to carry with one hand. It has a warm straw-gold colour that varies from stem to stem, which is something no machine weave reproduces. It is a wetland plant that grows back every season, and there is no plastic anywhere in this basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe craft\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reed is cut by hand, laid out to dry in the sun until the green turns to gold, and then woven, by hand, around a cane and bamboo frame: braided into a plait, twisted into rope, or opened out into a lattice. Manipur has woven kauna for generations into floor mats and stools, and the same hands now make these baskets. No two come out exactly alike. That is how you can tell a person made it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep dry. Natural fibre takes in moisture, so keep it out of the wet corner of the bathroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust with a dry brush or the brush attachment of a vacuum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe marks with a barely damp cloth, then let it air-dry fully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf it gets damp, dry it in shade with good airflow, not in direct sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf it is pushed out of square, reshape it by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery basket is woven by hand, so sizes can vary by about ¼ in (0.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour varies from strand to strand. That is the reed, not a fault\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA faint natural grassy smell when new fades in a few days in open air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable for wet items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActual colours may vary slightly with your screen settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this kauna, water hyacinth or seagrass?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKauna grass from Manipur, every strand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it hold its shape?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The weave is built around a cane and bamboo frame, so it stands up empty and doesn't sag when full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in the bathroom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn a dry shelf, yes. Not on the floor of a wet bathroom or next to the shower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it handmade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, every piece is woven by hand in Manipur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you take bulk or corporate gifting orders?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes - bulk, wholesale and custom gifting for retail stores, interior designers, boutiques, hotels, homestays, wedding planners and corporate gifting teams. Get in touch with us for quantity pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisan's thread","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50718709678337,"sku":"OG_JT_LT_002","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/4059\/3409\/files\/OG_JT_LT_002_jaali-jaltarang-arched-handle-basket_1.jpg?v=1791988804","url":"https:\/\/artisansthread.com\/products\/jaali-jaltarang-handwoven-kauna-grass-basket-with-arched-handle","provider":"Artisan's Thread","version":"1.0","type":"link"}