Five little ducks, hand painted and applied one by one to a hand-knotted grass basket — the kind of detail that takes a functional object and makes it a thing you keep.
Made in the Philippines in the 1980s, this rectangular woven basket has the warm, natural texture of hand-knotted grass and the charm of folk craft done with genuine care. The ducks — believed to be wood — are applied to one side and painted in the manner of the decorative country style that was beloved in that decade and has aged beautifully. Retains its original "Made in Philippines" foil label on the base. A couple of frayed corners are consistent with age and add to the character rather than detract from it.
At home in a kitchen, a sewing room, a mudroom, or a farmhouse-inspired vignette — or simply on a shelf as a piece of folk art that holds its own.
Maker: Unknown; Made in Philippines; original foil label intact
Era: 1980s
Material: Woven grass, hand applied painted wood ducks
Dimensions: 11.5"L × 6"W × 5"H
Condition: Very good vintage condition — minor frayed corners consistent with age; overall look unaffected
