1950s Phiruk Indian Ceremonial Basket

Vintage Indian ceremonial basket. The phiruk is made of bamboo which serve as the official mascot of all these happy and beautiful. It is especially used for weddings
Phiruk is a special kind of storage basket used in Manipur. The Meitei use it for marriage ceremony.

Womenfolk in traditional attire carry these marriage presentations during the procession held by the family of the groom during Heichingpot (a ceremony held before to marriage function) and on the auspicious day of Luhongba (Marriage).

The basket is beautifully constructed with a square base made of flattened bamboo. It is woven with double -wall structure that flares out into a circular rim. The lid is semi-spherical and contains beautiful geometrical designs at the marginal space from the rim. This diamond shaped designs are ingeniously prepared where naturally dyed black colour wefts are skillfully inserted in the weave. The designs are believed to have been taken out from the traditional textile motifs. Condition: it’s in excellent vintage condition. No damage. Measurement: 13.5” H x 7.5” diameter.