Handkerchief Set with Handwoven Basket
Item Number: 278
Time Left: CLOSED
Description
Handmade round basket and handkerchief set from the Jim Thompson House. Jim Thompson was an American businessman who helped revitalize the Thai silk industry in the 1950s and 1960s. At the time of his disappearance he was one of the most famous Americans living in Asia. Time magazine claimed he "almost singlehanded(ly) saved Thailand's vital silk industry from extinction."
Special Instructions
The winning bidder can arrange to pick up the item at the National Zoo. Please email: store.inquiry@si.edu to arrange your pick-up. Otherwise, the bidder is responsible for the Shipping and Handling fee, which will be added to the winning bid amount.
Donated by
Friends and Family of Paweena Thuwanut