This basket is woven from Kok, a type of grass that grows naturally around marshy areas in Thailand. We introduce a hanging bag made for storing root vegetables and similar items by suspending them off the ground.
Most of the artisans are women between their 30s and 70s, working in village groups or with their families to carry on the craft of basket weaving.
While there are also male artisans, most of them primarily work in agriculture and help with Kok weaving only during busy production periods.
As with Krajood weaving, young artisans are still few. However, the value of natural material products like these is being rediscovered in Thailand, and more young people are beginning to appreciate and use these baskets.
Kok is thoroughly sun-dried after harvesting.After drying, the softened Kok is hand-twisted into ropes.Twisted Kok cords are handwoven, guided by the feel of the artisan’s hands. The twisting process gives the material extra strength, resulting in a sturdier basket.Pairs of cords are knotted in a crisscross pattern, creating an open mesh structure that gently stretches when pulled sideways.A single Kok cord runs through the upper edge, allowing the opening to be drawn closed.The drawcord is also made of Kok.The base is tightly secured, with a small hole left open.The shape adapts slightly depending on what you place inside. It comfortably holds around three or four onions.
Great for storing vegetables like potatoes or taro at room temperature.
It may also work well as a net for keeping balls or other round items.
For storage, we recommend keeping it in a well-ventilated room where humidity does not accumulate—either placed on a higher shelf or hung. If you live in a two-story home, the second floor is better than the ground floor.
We hope you’ll enjoy using this Kok hanging bag, with its gentle texture and lightweight feel.
About Kok Craft in Thailand
The grass known as “Kok” in Thai is a member of the sedge family that grows naturally in wetlands. It is believed to be a type of grass also known in Japan as “suge,” a name shared by thousands of species worldwide.
In Japan, suge is traditionally used to make hats, straw raincoats, and ropes. Similarly, Kok in Thailand can be twisted by hand to create strong cords for craftwork.
Kok can be harvested year-round in Thailand, though it is said that better-quality grass is obtained outside of the dry season (January to April).
Processing methods vary—some use thick stems that are split to different widths for weaving, others twist stems into ropes before weaving, peel them into thin sheets for wrapping, or shave them down. It is a material known for its flexibility in use. Basket bags are shaped using wooden molds, while mats and similar items are woven entirely by hand without molds.
The pieces introduced here are made in “Isan,” a broad highland region at about 200 meters elevation in northeastern Thailand, known for its gentle undulating terrain.
Southern Isan – Buriram Province, which borders Cambodia
Northern Isan – Nakhon Phanom Province, along the Mekong River, bordering Laos
This basket is woven from Kok, a type of grass that grows naturally around marshy areas in Thailand. We introduce a hanging bag made for storing root vegetables and similar items by suspending them off the ground.
Most of the artisans are women between their 30s and 70s, working in village groups or with their families to carry on the craft of basket weaving.
While there are also male artisans, most of them primarily work in agriculture and help with Kok weaving only during busy production periods.
As with Krajood weaving, young artisans are still few. However, the value of natural material products like these is being rediscovered in Thailand, and more young people are beginning to appreciate and use these baskets.
Kok is thoroughly sun-dried after harvesting.After drying, the softened Kok is hand-twisted into ropes.Twisted Kok cords are handwoven, guided by the feel of the artisan’s hands. The twisting process gives the material extra strength, resulting in a sturdier basket.Pairs of cords are knotted in a crisscross pattern, creating an open mesh structure that gently stretches when pulled sideways.A single Kok cord runs through the upper edge, allowing the opening to be drawn closed.The drawcord is also made of Kok.The base is tightly secured, with a small hole left open.The shape adapts slightly depending on what you place inside. It comfortably holds around three or four onions.
Great for storing vegetables like potatoes or taro at room temperature.
It may also work well as a net for keeping balls or other round items.
For storage, we recommend keeping it in a well-ventilated room where humidity does not accumulate—either placed on a higher shelf or hung. If you live in a two-story home, the second floor is better than the ground floor.
We hope you’ll enjoy using this Kok hanging bag, with its gentle texture and lightweight feel.
About Kok Craft in Thailand
The grass known as “Kok” in Thai is a member of the sedge family that grows naturally in wetlands. It is believed to be a type of grass also known in Japan as “suge,” a name shared by thousands of species worldwide.
In Japan, suge is traditionally used to make hats, straw raincoats, and ropes. Similarly, Kok in Thailand can be twisted by hand to create strong cords for craftwork.
Kok can be harvested year-round in Thailand, though it is said that better-quality grass is obtained outside of the dry season (January to April).
Processing methods vary—some use thick stems that are split to different widths for weaving, others twist stems into ropes before weaving, peel them into thin sheets for wrapping, or shave them down. It is a material known for its flexibility in use. Basket bags are shaped using wooden molds, while mats and similar items are woven entirely by hand without molds.
The pieces introduced here are made in “Isan,” a broad highland region at about 200 meters elevation in northeastern Thailand, known for its gentle undulating terrain.
Southern Isan – Buriram Province, which borders Cambodia
Northern Isan – Nakhon Phanom Province, along the Mekong River, bordering Laos
This basket is woven from Kok, a type of grass that grows naturally around marshy areas in Thailand. We introduce a hanging bag made for storing root vegetables and similar items by suspending them off the ground.
Most of the artisans are women between their 30s and 70s, working in village groups or with their families to carry on the craft of basket weaving.
While there are also male artisans, most of them primarily work in agriculture and help with Kok weaving only during busy production periods.
As with Krajood weaving, young artisans are still few. However, the value of natural material products like these is being rediscovered in Thailand, and more young people are beginning to appreciate and use these baskets.
Kok is thoroughly sun-dried after harvesting.After drying, the softened Kok is hand-twisted into ropes.Twisted Kok cords are handwoven, guided by the feel of the artisan’s hands. The twisting process gives the material extra strength, resulting in a sturdier basket.Pairs of cords are knotted in a crisscross pattern, creating an open mesh structure that gently stretches when pulled sideways.A single Kok cord runs through the upper edge, allowing the opening to be drawn closed.The drawcord is also made of Kok.The base is tightly secured, with a small hole left open.The shape adapts slightly depending on what you place inside. It comfortably holds around three or four onions.
Great for storing vegetables like potatoes or taro at room temperature.
It may also work well as a net for keeping balls or other round items.
For storage, we recommend keeping it in a well-ventilated room where humidity does not accumulate—either placed on a higher shelf or hung. If you live in a two-story home, the second floor is better than the ground floor.
We hope you’ll enjoy using this Kok hanging bag, with its gentle texture and lightweight feel.
About Kok Craft in Thailand
The grass known as “Kok” in Thai is a member of the sedge family that grows naturally in wetlands. It is believed to be a type of grass also known in Japan as “suge,” a name shared by thousands of species worldwide.
In Japan, suge is traditionally used to make hats, straw raincoats, and ropes. Similarly, Kok in Thailand can be twisted by hand to create strong cords for craftwork.
Kok can be harvested year-round in Thailand, though it is said that better-quality grass is obtained outside of the dry season (January to April).
Processing methods vary—some use thick stems that are split to different widths for weaving, others twist stems into ropes before weaving, peel them into thin sheets for wrapping, or shave them down. It is a material known for its flexibility in use. Basket bags are shaped using wooden molds, while mats and similar items are woven entirely by hand without molds.
The pieces introduced here are made in “Isan,” a broad highland region at about 200 meters elevation in northeastern Thailand, known for its gentle undulating terrain.
Southern Isan – Buriram Province, which borders Cambodia
Northern Isan – Nakhon Phanom Province, along the Mekong River, bordering Laos
