Bride's Basket

#Ancient #Oriental #Morning #Fun #Fun #Fun #Basket : This is a #mailbasket ; made of #lacquered and painted #wood. According to traditional #Chinese #wedding custom, the bride must be provided with this #Peranakan #basket made of several tiers. Also known as "bakul siah", this basket is an important element in the proceedings of a traditional 12-day Peranakan Chinese wedding. The basket is also used during the "boat ride" ceremony to carry wedding gifts exchanged between the bride and groom's family.