Bamboo weaved baskets in Bhutan

Bamboo hand made baskets are used by both men and women in Bhutan to carry agricultural stuff and to store things. Weaving is an art in Bhutan and is a skill that is passed on from generation to generation.

For centuries, Bhutanese have woven many varieties of bamboo items. The art of Bamboo weaving is still alive and practised today mainly in the areas of Kheng which is located in Zhemgang district, Nanung of Mongar district and Trimshing Kangpar of Tashigang District. Bamboo weavers are skilled in the production of variety of functional objects such as bamboo plates, baskets, bamboo-sieves, roofing, fencing, mats for drying grains and so on. The bangchung - or traditional container - alone have more then twenty different designs and sizes. Bangchungs are mainly used as plate while eating and can also be used as Tiffin, whereas the larger bamboo baskets are used for storing house hold items and transporting goods (as like back pack).

source - wikipedia

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