Philippine Iraya Basket with Zig Zag Pattern - 10" H X 8" Diam.

This basket was made by women weavers from the Iraya Mangyans, one of 12 ancient nomadic tribes with a distinct culture who live at the north end of Mindoro Island in the hills surrounding 8,500-foot-high Mount Halcon. 

Lokmoy, a naturally water-resistant vine that grows high in Mindoro’s rainforests and other vines form the shape of this basket. Weavers use both sides of nito, a climbing fern, to make the design and color.

This piece features a Zig Zag/Chevron pattern and can take months to create. Create your own collection - and please look for other Iraya baskets that we offer! Perfect in Organic, 1970s Revival, Coastal or Modern Farmhouse environments.    

Place of Origin: Mindoro Island, Southern Luzon, Philippines

Place of Origin: Philippines

Date of Manufacture: 2000s

Condition: Excellent

Wear: New. Please refer to pictures.

Dimensions:  8 in. Diam. X 10 in. H

Reference: 

Philippine Basketry - An Appreciation, Robert F. Lane

Crafting Industry: Basket-Making and Early American Education in the Philippines by Patricia O. Afable

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