Round Woven Rattan Basket | Large Italian Liqueur Glass The Graniglia technique — crushed

The Graniglia technique — crushed coloured glass suspended within the body of the piece — was among the textural innovations developed under Ercole Barovier

Attributed to Barovier — the piece shares the Graniglia technique and formal language of the house's 1970s production

leaving skin smooth

The cotton shows natural weaving irregularities consistent with handmade textile production of the era — part of the character

Round Woven Rattan Basket | Large Italian Liqueur Glass The Graniglia technique — crushedA large round Italian woven basket with real presence the kind of piece that absorbs a corner of a room, a stack of blankets, or a collection of things that need somewhere to live. Close woven rattan construction throughout, with a sturdy base and deep sides. At 38. 5 cm diameter and 32. 5 cm body height, it holds its shape well. The outermost weave layer shows some localised damage, consistent with age and use the inner structure is unaffected and