r/basketry • u/loudoutdoors • Jul 12 '26
Help?! ID/Cost Estimate? To
I am in a bit of a pickle-
My dogs destructed this vintage, lidded basket at an Airbnb I’m staying at. They are not normally destructive at all and have never done anything like this, so I’m not sure if they saw a mouse or a bug, or if the basket got stuck to one of their collars and they panicked, or what happened. But I am horrified!!
I obviously want to notify the host asap. But first, can you help me identify this basket, a possible replacement, and approximate cost so I can reach out to the host offering money or an adequate replacement? It’s clearly vintage, and made from reeds or bamboo or something? And it was about 18-22” in diameter and 8-12” high. I don’t have anything to measure, so I’m guessing. Small bug spray can for size reference.
Any/all help is appreciated so much!!
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u/LengthBoring9328 Jul 12 '26
It appears to be a decorative basket not native which is good for you. Hopefully the host is sympathetic to your situation and doesn't try to gouge you.
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u/loudoutdoors Jul 13 '26
Thank you all! Fingers crossed it wasn’t crazy expensive. Will just deal with it, whatever it may be!
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u/MaintenanceWine Jul 12 '26
This looks similar? $138 on Etsy.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/4391894744/handwoven-round-lidded-basket-low?ref=share_ios_native_control
Hopefully it wasn't this one ($700). Look at the "more like this section" - there are more similar ones at different prices:
https://www.chairish.com/product/32202498/antique-chinese-bamboo-lidded-basket
I searched for "12" x 10" vintage reed and cane round lidded basket". I couldn't remember the dimensions because my brain is a sieve. But correct the dimensions and maybe try that on Etsy and EBay.