Mediaeval Sinhalese Art c29.s2.18

c29.s2.18

4. CANE. Cane or rattan (*vē-vel, Calamus Roxburghi*) is extensively used for making baskets, for stringing bed frames, and generally in place of rope. A typical *vel-peṭṭiya*, or cane basket, is shown on Pl. XLIIIA, 8. More common is a plain round basket with a flat lid, used for carrying or storing grain, food, etc. The cane is sometimes dyed black or red, and woven in simple patterns.