Title
Chettiar rattan stationery holder
Year/Period
1930-1950
Region
Singapore
Dimension
Object size: H10.9 x W14.4 x D13.7 cm
Accession No.
2006-00717
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Subbiah Lakshmanan
This small rattan basket was used by the Chettiars for storing stationery items such as pins, clips and stamps. It was usually kept in one of the compartments of the 'kaipeti' (hand-held box) along with other business-related items used in the 'kittangi' (Chettiar shophouse).
