This antique woven bamboo suitcase is a travel trunk with a domed lid, wooden braces and metal catches. It originates from China, from the early twentieth century, when woven bamboo was used for light, sturdy luggage.
Bamboo suitcases accompanied journeys for their lightness and strength, with a woven structure braced at edges and corners. Their domed lid allowed more volume to be packed.
The body is hand-woven in bamboo fibre over a wooden structure, with reinforcing strips painted red and green, metal corners and catches, and side handles. The interior keeps its paper lining.
The patina is warm, of a honey tone, with wear consistent with use at edges and handles. The surface reads authentic, with no restoration to mask it.
Today it serves as a piece of character, a tidy box or a stackable case beside a sofa. It fits vintage, wabi-sabi and eclectic interiors, where it brings natural texture and a travel narrative.
Details
Ref.: AM12095
Dimensions: Length 86 cm – Width 55 cm – Height 38 cm
Style: Vintage travel
Materials and techniques: Woven bamboo; wooden structure and braces; metal corners and catches.
Place of origin: China
Period: Early 20th century
Date of manufacture: Circa 1920
Condition: Good. Firm weave and warm patina, with wear consistent with use. Wear consistent with age and use.
This piece is part of the curated collection of Amaru Antiques, Barcelona.
ONE OF A KIND PIECE
Additional details:
- Brand: AMARU
- Style: Qing Dynasty
- Style: Vintage travel
- Style: wabi-sabi
- Style: eclectic
- Colour: honey tone
- Period: Early 20th century
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsRed, GreenMaterialPaper, Metal, Wood, BambooStyleVintageHeight86 cmWidth55 cmDepth38 cm