ArtFire

This is a medium sized kettle gourd, dyed with a light tan leather dye, carved, and then woven with cane to resemble a basket. The gourd is kept in one piece. The sides have been carved away along with openings for the cane to weave the basket.

This piece would make a lovely and functional decoration for your home. The kettle gourd will hold potpourri, coasters, writing utensils, or other dry items.

Once a gourd dries it will last indefinitely. Dried gourds will not rot (assuming they are kept indoors and out of moist environments) and are basically like wood.

gourd, leather dye, chair caning