This is the first volume ever to survey the world of Borneo's plaited arts. It is essential reading for collectors, dealers and museums interested in Southeast Asian basketry and for anyone interested in the material culture of Borneo. It is the definitive reference work on Borneo's plaited arts. Borneo is home to one of the world's largest and richest tropical rainforests, providing a wealth of plants for use by its inhabitants. Many of Borneo's finest works of art are made from simple plant materials such as rattan, bamboo, and pandanus, gathered in the rainforest and worked by hand with...