This basket is woven from Kok, a type of grass that grows naturally around marshy areas in Thailand. We introduce a versatile rectangular basket that’s easy to handle and fits naturally into many daily settings.
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. While Kok basket bags are usually made using twisted rope, this basket is woven from the material in its natural form.After drying, Kok stalks of varying thickness are woven together, sometimes forming decorative patterns along the way. These patterns vary depending on the artisan, and we appreciate your understanding.A wooden frame is used to shape the basket as it is woven. Depending on the maker, some may have a slightly tapered opening, while others may curve gently outward. Each piece has its own character.Here is the rim, seen from the outside. A core cord is wrapped around the edge, then Kok is wound over it, and another strand is woven in to secure the finish. The result is a firm and well-structured rim.This is the rim viewed from above. You can clearly see the clean, careful weaving.And here is the underside of the basket. Relatively thick Kok is used here, and the base is finished in the “ajiro-ami” style. The look and feel of this weaving also varies slightly depending on the artisan.It’s just the right size for holding fruits or tools.
With a moderate depth and a rectangular shape, it’s easy to use and fits well into many daily scenes. You might use it for harvesting or serving fruits and vegetables. It also works nicely as a place to keep slippers or towels.
Ideal for storing food or everyday items you often reach for. It could also be used to hold a vase or a potted plant with flowers. Rectangular baskets like this are also great for lining up multiple units as organized storage. They offer a tidy, visually pleasing way to keep things in order.
We recommend keeping the basket in a well-ventilated indoor space where humidity does not accumulate. Instead of placing it directly on the floor, try keeping it on a higher shelf. If you live in a two-story home, the second floor is preferable to the ground floor.
With its gentle texture and light feel, this Kok basket is a versatile piece for many different scenes. We hope you’ll enjoy using it in your everyday life.
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 versatile rectangular basket that’s easy to handle and fits naturally into many daily settings.
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. While Kok basket bags are usually made using twisted rope, this basket is woven from the material in its natural form.After drying, Kok stalks of varying thickness are woven together, sometimes forming decorative patterns along the way. These patterns vary depending on the artisan, and we appreciate your understanding.A wooden frame is used to shape the basket as it is woven. Depending on the maker, some may have a slightly tapered opening, while others may curve gently outward. Each piece has its own character.Here is the rim, seen from the outside. A core cord is wrapped around the edge, then Kok is wound over it, and another strand is woven in to secure the finish. The result is a firm and well-structured rim.This is the rim viewed from above. You can clearly see the clean, careful weaving.And here is the underside of the basket. Relatively thick Kok is used here, and the base is finished in the “ajiro-ami” style. The look and feel of this weaving also varies slightly depending on the artisan.It’s just the right size for holding fruits or tools.
With a moderate depth and a rectangular shape, it’s easy to use and fits well into many daily scenes. You might use it for harvesting or serving fruits and vegetables. It also works nicely as a place to keep slippers or towels.
Ideal for storing food or everyday items you often reach for. It could also be used to hold a vase or a potted plant with flowers. Rectangular baskets like this are also great for lining up multiple units as organized storage. They offer a tidy, visually pleasing way to keep things in order.
We recommend keeping the basket in a well-ventilated indoor space where humidity does not accumulate. Instead of placing it directly on the floor, try keeping it on a higher shelf. If you live in a two-story home, the second floor is preferable to the ground floor.
With its gentle texture and light feel, this Kok basket is a versatile piece for many different scenes. We hope you’ll enjoy using it in your everyday life.
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 versatile rectangular basket that’s easy to handle and fits naturally into many daily settings.
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. While Kok basket bags are usually made using twisted rope, this basket is woven from the material in its natural form.After drying, Kok stalks of varying thickness are woven together, sometimes forming decorative patterns along the way. These patterns vary depending on the artisan, and we appreciate your understanding.A wooden frame is used to shape the basket as it is woven. Depending on the maker, some may have a slightly tapered opening, while others may curve gently outward. Each piece has its own character.Here is the rim, seen from the outside. A core cord is wrapped around the edge, then Kok is wound over it, and another strand is woven in to secure the finish. The result is a firm and well-structured rim.This is the rim viewed from above. You can clearly see the clean, careful weaving.And here is the underside of the basket. Relatively thick Kok is used here, and the base is finished in the “ajiro-ami” style. The look and feel of this weaving also varies slightly depending on the artisan.It’s just the right size for holding fruits or tools.
With a moderate depth and a rectangular shape, it’s easy to use and fits well into many daily scenes. You might use it for harvesting or serving fruits and vegetables. It also works nicely as a place to keep slippers or towels.
Ideal for storing food or everyday items you often reach for. It could also be used to hold a vase or a potted plant with flowers. Rectangular baskets like this are also great for lining up multiple units as organized storage. They offer a tidy, visually pleasing way to keep things in order.
We recommend keeping the basket in a well-ventilated indoor space where humidity does not accumulate. Instead of placing it directly on the floor, try keeping it on a higher shelf. If you live in a two-story home, the second floor is preferable to the ground floor.
With its gentle texture and light feel, this Kok basket is a versatile piece for many different scenes. We hope you’ll enjoy using it in your everyday life.
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
