又稱為古時候的「冰箱」或「氣死貓」。在還沒有冰箱的年代，逢年過節祭拜後，總有較多的魚肉需要儲存，竹編吊籃因具有輕便通風的特質，因此適合盛裝吃剩的食物，又因古時候的建築沒有紗窗紗門的設計，家中所飼養的貓、狗等動物，能自由的進出廳堂或廚房，當放有魚肉的吊籃掛在廳堂前簷下或廚房上空的吊鉤上時，貓兒聞得到味道卻吃不到食物，所以又稱為氣死貓。 一只吊籃通常附有一個籃格，籃格較吊籃略小，可套在籃內形成隔板，以增加籃內一層的使用空間，有時也另加一個籃蓋，籃蓋可防止蟲蠅或灰塵進入。 傳統吊籃的編法與種類有很多種，常見的有三編法或米字編法，此件是採用米字編法起底，編肚圍之竹篾取材較細，編作也比較費時，可說是一件上乘的廚房用具。如用於現代生活空間中，可做為收納盒、水果籃或插花容器使用。

This is also called the “fridge” or “cat temptation” in the ancient days. Before the age of refrigerators, fish and meat needed to be stored during festive seasons. Bamboo hanging-baskets are convenient and have good ventilation, therefore they were suitable for storing leftovers. In ancient buildings, there were no screen doors or windows; cats and dogs entered freely into the kitchen. When they passed under hanging-baskets filled with food, they could smell but not reach the food, therefore hanging-baskts are also called “cat temptations”. A hanging basket usually comes with an inner basket that is slightly smaller and forms a barrier inside the hanging basket to increase storage room. It also comes with a lid to keep out the dust or insects. There are many types and weaving methods of traditional hanging-baskets. Most often seen are the three-ply and star-shaped weaving. This
 piece starts with a star-shaped base; the strips used in the abdomen of the basket are thinner, and weaving was more time-consuming. It is a quality kitchenware. Usage in modern living spaces includes storage, fruit basket, and vase.