epa11613896 A woman checks baskets on sale at a stall in Bangalore, India, 19 September 2024. The Basket weaving with wood and rattan core, also known as reed, is one of the more popular techniques in India. The procured bamboo is first cleaned and its outer layer is removed. Then splits of bamboo are used to make different types of products like furniture, mats, containers and attractive baskets by combining colourful bamboo strips during the weaving process. The baskets are sold for 50 INR (0.54 EURO) to 3500 INR (37.59 EUROS). EPA/JAGADEESH NV
