Add a piece of Southeast Asian history to your collection with this authentic Thai Karen Hill Tribe Betel Nut Box. Handcrafted by the Karen people near the Thai-Burma border, this cylindrical "hat box" style container features a tightly woven bamboo core coated in traditional dark natural lacquer. 
Commonly known as a kun-it, these boxes were historically used to store ingredients for betel nut chewing, a traditional social custom. The dark finish is accented by delicate incised "zigzag" or geometric patterns typical of Karen craftsmanship.