These bamboo ski poles were bought in Gstaad, Switzerland and are a very rare pair! The bamboo shafts are wrapped with a blue plastic sheath for reinforcement/protection and are most likely one of the first pairs which broke into the colored variety of ski poles. They feature aluminum ferrules with pointed metal tips with leather grips & loop straps which were hand-stitched. The baskets are made of double rattan rings with leather webbing that is still complete and intact. If you are looking for a fine & scarce pair of vintage ski poles to enhance your chalet decoration, these are for you!