Large Colorful Wrapper Vietnamese Bowl from the Seattle Art Museum


Item Number: 201

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $50

Online Close: Mar 18, 2019 10:00 PM EDT

Bid History: 2 bids - Item Sold!





Description

Large Colorful Wrapper Vietnamese Bowl from the Seattle Art Museum


15-1/2" diameter


This colorful item is made of bamboo and discarded plastic wrappers from snacks, water bottles and rice packages collected from restaurants and schools in Hue, Vietnam.


It is sturdy, washable, colorful and long lasting. The ancient Vietnamese basket weaving tradition is applied to create this eco-friendly gift item.


Made by young disabled artisans at The S.P.I.R.A.L. Foundation Workshop in Hue, Vietnam. 

Special Instructions

Winner pays postage/shipping & insurance OR can pick up item after March 21, 2019 at an upper west side of Manhattan location tbd.

Donated by

Alida & Christopher Latham