Vintage‎ 1970s Afghanistan Hand Carved Wooden Collapsible Basket

This is a beautiful vintage 1970s hand-carved wooden collapsible fruit basket and trivet souvenir handmade in Afghanistan.  Perfect for those seeking Middle Eastern decor global folk art  The basked has an intricate, geometric octagon design that acts completely flat as a decorative hot plate or stand, but lifts up by the outer handle to transform into a 3-compartment hanging storage bowl.  It features stunning traditional carved borders with scalloped outer detailing, textured spiral accents, and detailed floral patterns stamped into the base of the divided sections.  The handle has a gold-toned inlay stamped with AFGHANISTAN bracketed by two stars.  Excellent vintage condition with a gorgeous natural wood grain finish, rich honey tones, and a fully functional folding spiral mechanism.  Perfect as a unique centerpiece countertop bowl, a bohemian kitchen conversation piece, or a gift for collectors of global artisan folk art.  Features:  Era: Vintage 1970s / 1980s  Origin: Handmade / Hand Carved in Afghanistan  Material: Solid Wood (Richly Grained Sheesham Wood or Dalbergia sissoo  Design: 3-Compartment Fold-Out / Multi-Divided Tiered Bowl  Function: Folds entirely flat as a trivet or lifts into a carrying basket  Details: Inlaid text on handle, carved scalloped rims, floral center designs  Keywords:  trivet magic transformation puzzle foldable accordion expandable folk art mid century oriental central asian centerpieces