Basket Bag with Closure – Handheld & Shoulder / Krajood Grass / THA 3115109　タイ/カチュー（水草）　かごバッグ　留め具付き　手提げ・ショルダー　2種　ルイ版


							



This basket is woven from a type of grass called “Krajood” in Thai, which grows naturally around marshy areas.

The stalks are cut from the root, dried, and flattened before being woven. They are typically harvested from spring (around May) to summer (around August).
For larger baskets, longer stalks are required, so harvesting is sometimes delayed to allow the grass to grow further before cutting.


The makers vary by region. In some villages, skilled weavers act as instructors, guiding others as part of a group, while in other places, families across three generations work together.
It is common for baskets to be made in groups of about four to five people per village.






For most people, basket weaving is not a full-time occupation. It is usually done in between farming tasks such as rice cultivation, and most weavers belong to the older generation.


Although there are still few young weavers, the value of natural-material products like these is being rediscovered in Thailand, and more young people are beginning to take an interest in basket making.


This page introduces two types of Krajood basket bags: a short-handled tote and a longer-handled shoulder style.






The weave on the basket’s side is the same as the technique known in Japan as “Ajiro-ami.”


Flattened stalks are woven alternately to create a mat-sized sheet, which is then shaped into a basket.


After being cut from the waterside, Krajood stalks are coated with clay-rich mud and sun-dried for 3 to 5 days. This process adds flexibility and moisture, helping to prevent cracking and increase strength.


As the final step in the basket-making process, glue is applied to the entire surface. This is also an essential step in crafting strong and durable Krajood baskets.


This is the rim area. The stalks used for the basket body are folded at the rim and woven into the inner side to finish.


The rim viewed from inside the basket.


Top-down view of the rim. It is finished in a simple style, with a gently thin edge.


This is the joint between the handle and the rim. The rope handle is threaded through the Krajood weave.


Connection point seen from inside the basket.


The handle is made from a sedge plant called “Kok” in Thai. It is twisted into a rope and used as the handle. This one is the handheld type with shorter handles.


This one is the shoulder type with longer handles.


Both types have a rectangular base with a generous gusset.


The base viewed from the underside.


Corner of the basket base.


Inner corner of the basket base.


Both types have a button closure located just below the rim.


The round button allows the cord to loop around and fasten the opening.


The button is attached inside the basket like this.


The fastening cord is also made from Kok, just like the handle.


The cord is also secured on the inside of the basket like this.


When fastened, the basket’s opening forms an “∞” (infinity) shape.


Now, let us introduce each type individually.


This is the handheld type.


This style is designed to be carried by hand or on the arm.






This is the shoulder type.


This style is designed to be carried over the shoulder.








The glue applied to the surface of Krajood baskets helps prevent deformation,
enhances the strength needed for daily use,
and reflects the wisdom of makers who are always thinking about how to craft more durable baskets.


The glue is thoroughly dried, but in rare cases,
people with sensitive skin may experience redness or other reactions upon contact.
If you are concerned, placing a piece of cloth inside the basket
may help reduce direct contact with the surface.




Due to the nature of Krajood, if you store this basket hanging with heavy items inside,
the base may gradually stretch over time.


For everyday use, it can hold moderately heavy items,
but when not in use, it’s better to rest it on a shelf instead of hanging it.
This will help preserve its shape and allow you to enjoy it for longer.




This handheld Krajood basket has a charmingly plump shape and a stable presence.
It pairs well with any outfit—from dresses to T-shirts and denim.
It’s also fun to coordinate it with accessories like scarves or hats.




Please choose your preferred type.




<About Krajood Weaving in Thailand>


Thailand has a tropical climate with a rainy and dry season.
The country’s shape is often compared to an elephant’s head, with the “trunk” being the Malay Peninsula.
Southern Thailand, located here, experiences slightly different weather.
Due to monsoon winds from the southwest (Pacific) and northeast (Indian Ocean),
this region has a longer rainy season and a shorter dry season—only about two months.


Krajood is the name of a grass that grows in the hot and humid marshlands of this southern region of Thailand.
The locals call it “Krajood” in Thai.


Thailand experiences frequent flooding due to its heavy rainfall,
and in some years, Krajood plants are swept away or damaged, leading to poor harvests.
As demand for Krajood baskets rises both within Thailand and internationally,
securing raw materials has become a growing challenge for artisans.


The Krajood weaving introduced here is mainly produced in provinces on the eastern side of the Malay Peninsula,
facing the Gulf of Thailand—such as Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat,
Pattani, and Narathiwat.

This basket is woven from a type of grass called “Krajood” in Thai, which grows naturally around marshy areas.

The stalks are cut from the root, dried, and flattened before being woven. They are typically harvested from spring (around May) to summer (around August).
For larger baskets, longer stalks are required, so harvesting is sometimes delayed to allow the grass to grow further before cutting.

The makers vary by region. In some villages, skilled weavers act as instructors, guiding others as part of a group, while in other places, families across three generations work together.
It is common for baskets to be made in groups of about four to five people per village.

For most people, basket weaving is not a full-time occupation. It is usually done in between farming tasks such as rice cultivation, and most weavers belong to the older generation.

Although there are still few young weavers, the value of natural-material products like these is being rediscovered in Thailand, and more young people are beginning to take an interest in basket making.

This page introduces two types of Krajood basket bags: a short-handled tote and a longer-handled shoulder style.

The weave on the basket’s side is the same as the technique known in Japan as “Ajiro-ami.”
Flattened stalks are woven alternately to create a mat-sized sheet, which is then shaped into a basket.
After being cut from the waterside, Krajood stalks are coated with clay-rich mud and sun-dried for 3 to 5 days. This process adds flexibility and moisture, helping to prevent cracking and increase strength.
As the final step in the basket-making process, glue is applied to the entire surface. This is also an essential step in crafting strong and durable Krajood baskets.
This is the rim area. The stalks used for the basket body are folded at the rim and woven into the inner side to finish.
The rim viewed from inside the basket.
Top-down view of the rim. It is finished in a simple style, with a gently thin edge.
This is the joint between the handle and the rim. The rope handle is threaded through the Krajood weave.
Connection point seen from inside the basket.
The handle is made from a sedge plant called “Kok” in Thai. It is twisted into a rope and used as the handle. This one is the handheld type with shorter handles.
This one is the shoulder type with longer handles.
Both types have a rectangular base with a generous gusset.
The base viewed from the underside.
Corner of the basket base.
Inner corner of the basket base.
Both types have a button closure located just below the rim.
The round button allows the cord to loop around and fasten the opening.
The button is attached inside the basket like this.
The fastening cord is also made from Kok, just like the handle.
The cord is also secured on the inside of the basket like this.
When fastened, the basket’s opening forms an “∞” (infinity) shape.
Now, let us introduce each type individually.
This is the handheld type.
This style is designed to be carried by hand or on the arm.
This is the shoulder type.
This style is designed to be carried over the shoulder.

The glue applied to the surface of Krajood baskets helps prevent deformation,
enhances the strength needed for daily use,
and reflects the wisdom of makers who are always thinking about how to craft more durable baskets.

The glue is thoroughly dried, but in rare cases,
people with sensitive skin may experience redness or other reactions upon contact.
If you are concerned, placing a piece of cloth inside the basket
may help reduce direct contact with the surface.

Due to the nature of Krajood, if you store this basket hanging with heavy items inside,
the base may gradually stretch over time.

For everyday use, it can hold moderately heavy items,
but when not in use, it’s better to rest it on a shelf instead of hanging it.
This will help preserve its shape and allow you to enjoy it for longer.

This handheld Krajood basket has a charmingly plump shape and a stable presence.
It pairs well with any outfit—from dresses to T-shirts and denim.
It’s also fun to coordinate it with accessories like scarves or hats.

Please choose your preferred type.

<About Krajood Weaving in Thailand>

Thailand has a tropical climate with a rainy and dry season.
The country’s shape is often compared to an elephant’s head, with the “trunk” being the Malay Peninsula.
Southern Thailand, located here, experiences slightly different weather.
Due to monsoon winds from the southwest (Pacific) and northeast (Indian Ocean),
this region has a longer rainy season and a shorter dry season—only about two months.

Krajood is the name of a grass that grows in the hot and humid marshlands of this southern region of Thailand.
The locals call it “Krajood” in Thai.

Thailand experiences frequent flooding due to its heavy rainfall,
and in some years, Krajood plants are swept away or damaged, leading to poor harvests.
As demand for Krajood baskets rises both within Thailand and internationally,
securing raw materials has become a growing challenge for artisans.

The Krajood weaving introduced here is mainly produced in provinces on the eastern side of the Malay Peninsula,
facing the Gulf of Thailand—such as Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat,
Pattani, and Narathiwat.


							



This basket is woven from a type of grass called “Krajood” in Thai, which grows naturally around marshy areas.

The stalks are cut from the root, dried, and flattened before being woven. They are typically harvested from spring (around May) to summer (around August).
For larger baskets, longer stalks are required, so harvesting is sometimes delayed to allow the grass to grow further before cutting.


The makers vary by region. In some villages, skilled weavers act as instructors, guiding others as part of a group, while in other places, families across three generations work together.
It is common for baskets to be made in groups of about four to five people per village.






For most people, basket weaving is not a full-time occupation. It is usually done in between farming tasks such as rice cultivation, and most weavers belong to the older generation.


Although there are still few young weavers, the value of natural-material products like these is being rediscovered in Thailand, and more young people are beginning to take an interest in basket making.


This page introduces two types of Krajood basket bags: a short-handled tote and a longer-handled shoulder style.






The weave on the basket’s side is the same as the technique known in Japan as “Ajiro-ami.”


Flattened stalks are woven alternately to create a mat-sized sheet, which is then shaped into a basket.


After being cut from the waterside, Krajood stalks are coated with clay-rich mud and sun-dried for 3 to 5 days. This process adds flexibility and moisture, helping to prevent cracking and increase strength.


As the final step in the basket-making process, glue is applied to the entire surface. This is also an essential step in crafting strong and durable Krajood baskets.


This is the rim area. The stalks used for the basket body are folded at the rim and woven into the inner side to finish.


The rim viewed from inside the basket.


Top-down view of the rim. It is finished in a simple style, with a gently thin edge.


This is the joint between the handle and the rim. The rope handle is threaded through the Krajood weave.


Connection point seen from inside the basket.


The handle is made from a sedge plant called “Kok” in Thai. It is twisted into a rope and used as the handle. This one is the handheld type with shorter handles.


This one is the shoulder type with longer handles.


Both types have a rectangular base with a generous gusset.


The base viewed from the underside.


Corner of the basket base.


Inner corner of the basket base.


Both types have a button closure located just below the rim.


The round button allows the cord to loop around and fasten the opening.


The button is attached inside the basket like this.


The fastening cord is also made from Kok, just like the handle.


The cord is also secured on the inside of the basket like this.


When fastened, the basket’s opening forms an “∞” (infinity) shape.


Now, let us introduce each type individually.


This is the handheld type.


This style is designed to be carried by hand or on the arm.






This is the shoulder type.


This style is designed to be carried over the shoulder.








The glue applied to the surface of Krajood baskets helps prevent deformation,
enhances the strength needed for daily use,
and reflects the wisdom of makers who are always thinking about how to craft more durable baskets.


The glue is thoroughly dried, but in rare cases,
people with sensitive skin may experience redness or other reactions upon contact.
If you are concerned, placing a piece of cloth inside the basket
may help reduce direct contact with the surface.




Due to the nature of Krajood, if you store this basket hanging with heavy items inside,
the base may gradually stretch over time.


For everyday use, it can hold moderately heavy items,
but when not in use, it’s better to rest it on a shelf instead of hanging it.
This will help preserve its shape and allow you to enjoy it for longer.




This handheld Krajood basket has a charmingly plump shape and a stable presence.
It pairs well with any outfit—from dresses to T-shirts and denim.
It’s also fun to coordinate it with accessories like scarves or hats.




Please choose your preferred type.




<About Krajood Weaving in Thailand>


Thailand has a tropical climate with a rainy and dry season.
The country’s shape is often compared to an elephant’s head, with the “trunk” being the Malay Peninsula.
Southern Thailand, located here, experiences slightly different weather.
Due to monsoon winds from the southwest (Pacific) and northeast (Indian Ocean),
this region has a longer rainy season and a shorter dry season—only about two months.


Krajood is the name of a grass that grows in the hot and humid marshlands of this southern region of Thailand.
The locals call it “Krajood” in Thai.


Thailand experiences frequent flooding due to its heavy rainfall,
and in some years, Krajood plants are swept away or damaged, leading to poor harvests.
As demand for Krajood baskets rises both within Thailand and internationally,
securing raw materials has become a growing challenge for artisans.


The Krajood weaving introduced here is mainly produced in provinces on the eastern side of the Malay Peninsula,
facing the Gulf of Thailand—such as Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat,
Pattani, and Narathiwat.