Banig mats & rattan work

Southeast Asia tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

Baníg ( bə-NIG; Tagalog: [bɐˈnɪɡ]) are traditional handwoven mats of the Philippines predominantly used as a sleeping mat or a floor mat. Banig mats are typically made from pandanus or sedge leaves. They can also utilize other materials, including buri palm leaves, reed leaves, and rattan strips, depending on the region and ethnic group. Wikipedia →

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